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word

/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

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noun

단어

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

Examples :

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

"행복"은 기쁨의 감정을 표현하는 단어입니다.

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noun

단어

Something like such a unit of language:

Examples :

"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "

내가 영어에서 가장 좋아하는 단어는 "beautiful"이다.

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noun

말, 발언

The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .

Examples :

"Instead of arguing, she chose her words carefully to avoid a fight with her brother. "

그녀는 언쟁 대신, 오빠와의 싸움을 피하기 위해 신중하게 말을 골랐다.

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noun

단어, 말, 발언

Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.

Examples :

"My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "

선생님은 나를 격려하기 위해 친절한 말을 했다.

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noun

구호, 표어

A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).

Examples :

""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "

도서관 스터디 세션의 구호는 "조용히"였습니다.

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noun

격언, 좌우명

A proverb or motto.

Examples :

""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "

우리 가족의 좌우명은 '모두를 친절하게 대하라'입니다.

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noun

소식

News; tidings (used without an article).

Examples :

"Have you had any word from John yet?"

존에게서 소식 들은 것 있어요?

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noun

명령, 지시

An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.

Examples :

"My teacher gave the class a word to study for the test. "

선생님은 시험을 위해 공부할 단어를 반에게 지시했다.

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noun

약속, 맹세

A promise; an oath or guarantee.

Examples :

"I give you my word that I will be there on time."

시간 맞춰 가겠다고 약속할게요.

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noun

토론, 대화

A brief discussion or conversation.

Examples :

"Can I have a word with you?"

잠깐 얘기 좀 할 수 있을까요?

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noun

단어들

(in the plural) See words.

Examples :

"There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting."

그와 비서 사이에는 회의 결과에 대한 말들이 오갔다.

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noun

하나님의 말씀, 복음, 성경

(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.

Examples :

"Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople."

그녀의 부모는 보츠와나에서 살면서 부족민들에게 복음을 전파했다.

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noun

말씀

(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Examples :

"Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "

많은 기독교인들은 예수 그리스도가 하나님의 말씀이라고 믿습니다.

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verb

말하다, 표현하다

To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

Examples :

"I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."

이 편지를 시의회에 어떻게 말해야 할지 모르겠어요.

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verb

아첨하다, 달래다

To flatter with words, to cajole.

Examples :

"The teacher worded her instructions carefully to encourage the students to participate. "

선생님은 학생들이 참여하도록 격려하기 위해 지시 사항을 신중하게 아첨했다.

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verb

말하다, 설득하다

To ply or overpower with words.

Examples :

"The salesperson tried to word the customer into buying the expensive car. "

판매원은 고객에게 비싼 차를 사도록 설득하려고 했다.

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verb

말을 사용해 마법을 걸다

To conjure with a word.

Examples :

"The teacher tried to word her instructions carefully so the students understood. "

선생님은 학생들이 이해할 수 있도록 지시 사항을 신중하게 말로 표현하려고 노력했다.

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verb

말하다, 이야기하다

To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

Examples :

"The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "

학생들은 발표에서 자신의 아이디어를 명확하게 말할 것입니다.

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interjection

정말, 정말이다, 그게 진실이야!

Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

Examples :

""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"

“Yo, 그 영화는 대박이었어!” / “정말?” / “정말.”

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interjection

오케이, 그래

(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.

Examples :

""The teacher said the test was hard, and the student replied, 'Word.'" "

“선생님이 시험이 어렵다고 말했고, 학생은 ‘오케이’라고 대답했다.”

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verb

되다, 일어나다

(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

Examples :

"Well worth thee, me friend."

그럴 가치가 있네, 내 친구.

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