횡령이 · 횡령을
embezzlement
Example
그는 회사 돈을 횡령한 혐의를 받고 있어요.
He is suspected of embezzling company money.
Word parts
횡 sideways+령 take
Literally 'taking sideways', diverting what isn't yours.
Good to know
Pronounced [횡녕] — ㄹ after ㅇ becomes ㄴ.
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횡령이 · 횡령을
embezzlement
Example
그는 회사 돈을 횡령한 혐의를 받고 있어요.
He is suspected of embezzling company money.
Word parts
Literally 'taking sideways', diverting what isn't yours.
Good to know
Pronounced [횡녕] — ㄹ after ㅇ becomes ㄴ.