낙방이 · 낙방을
failing an exam (esp. the state exam)
Example
그는 과거에 낙방하고 고향으로 돌아갔어요.
He failed the state exam and went back to his hometown.
Word parts
낙 fall+방 notice board
Literally 'falling off the list' of passers posted on a board.
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낙방이 · 낙방을
failing an exam (esp. the state exam)
Example
그는 과거에 낙방하고 고향으로 돌아갔어요.
He failed the state exam and went back to his hometown.
Word parts
Literally 'falling off the list' of passers posted on a board.
Related words