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Bound noun

  1. 1

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    A bound noun used to refer to a thing or fact that is not specified or determind by someone.

    Korean definition: 정확히 가리키는 대상이 정해지지 않은 사물이나 사실.

    • Through this incident, Jisu realized many things.

    • The children asked their mother for something to eat.

  2. 2

    (disparaging) A bound noun used to refer to a person or animal.

    Korean definition: (낮잡아 이르는 말로) 사람 또는 동물.

    • What are these know-nothings talking about?

    • The old man clicked his tongue, saying the young ones had no manners.

  3. 3

    A bound noun used to indicate that something belongs to a certain person.

    Korean definition: 그 사람의 소유물임을 나타내는 말.

    • The yellow shoes are mine and the red shoes are my younger sibling's.

    • Whenever she cooks, Mother always serves Father's portion first.

  4. 4

    A bound noun used to indicate a certain act, situation, or accomplishment.

    Korean definition: 어떤 행위나 상태, 일을 나타내는 말.

    • We are not unaware of the fact that people who meet will part.

    • The adults just laughed as they listened to what the children said.