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Idioms linked to “남”

Linked dictionary entry: 남01

Dictionary entry ID: 406772

Word definition (Korean): 자기 이외의 다른 사람.

Browse 7 idioms linked to “남” in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary, in Hangul order. Distinct words with the same spelling are kept separate using their dictionary entry IDs.

Illustration of the first meaning of “남 좋은 일을 하다”: For the result of one’s work to benefit others alone, bringing oneself no gain. do work that benefits only others For the result of one’s work to benefit others alone, bringing oneself no gain. Illustration of the first meaning of “남에 없는”: Exceptionally special or extreme, unlike others. exceptional Exceptionally special or extreme, unlike others. Illustration of the first meaning of “남의 등을 쳐 먹다”: Take others’ property through vicious, cunning deeds Exploit and rob others Take others’ property through vicious, cunning deeds Illustration of the first meaning of “남의 말을 하다”: Gossip or criticize others behind their backs. Gossip about others Gossip or criticize others behind their backs. Illustration of the first meaning of “남의 밑에 들다”: To lag behind others. fall behind others To lag behind others. Illustration of the first meaning of “남의 밑에 들어가다”: Work while subject to another person’s orders Work under someone Work while subject to another person’s orders Illustration of the first meaning of “남의 집을 살다”: Work for another household while eating and sleeping there. Work as a live-in servant Work for another household while eating and sleeping there.

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