녹 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 먹다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 녹(을) 먹다
- 녹을 먹다
- 녹 먹다
English rendering Receive an official salary Literal translation: “Eat an official stipend”
Meaning 1
벼슬아치가 되어 녹봉을 받다.
Become a government official and receive a stipend.
Dictionary example 1
나라의 녹을 먹는 신하가 되어, 어찌 임금께 불충하리오.
As a subject receiving the nation's stipend, how could I be disloyal to the king?