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TOPIK 4noun

전염병

jeonyeombyeong [저념뼝]

전염병이 · 전염병을

infectious disease, contagious disease, epidemic

Example

전염병을 막으려면 손을 자주 씻어야 합니다.

To prevent infectious diseases, you should wash your hands often.

Word parts

전 pass on염 stain병 disease

Literally 'passed-on staining disease' — it spreads like dye.

Good to know

Pronounced [저념뼝].