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gungmul
1
noun[U]
The liquid part of a soup, stew, or similar cooked dish; broth or soup stock.
gungmul
Pronunciation
Etymology
A compound of native Korean 국 meaning “soup” and 물 meaning “water; liquid.”
Examples
국물이 뜨거우니 조심하세요.
gungmuri tteugeouni josimhaseyo
The broth is hot, so please be careful.
이 찌개는 국물이 진하다.
i jjigaeneun gungmuri jinhada
This stew has a rich broth.
Character Breakdown
국
guk
soup
물
mul
water; liquid
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2
noun[U]
A share of benefit, profit, or advantage, especially something expected as a small gain from another situation.
gungmul
Pronunciation
Etymology
A figurative extension of 국물, referring to something left over or obtained incidentally, like liquid remaining from a dish.
Examples
그 일에서는 국물도 기대하지 마라.
geu ireseoneun gungmuldo gidaehaji mara
Do not expect to get anything out of that matter.
그렇게 굴면 국물도 없다.
geureoke gulmyeon gungmuldo eopda
If you behave like that, you will get nothing at all.
Character Breakdown
국
guk
soup
물
mul
water; liquid
Collocations
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