🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gom

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bear/bɛr/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"숲에서 커다란 곰을 보았습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and sharp claws, native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

    "We saw a large grizzly bear foraging for berries in the national park."
As verb
  1. 1

    To endure, carry, or support a heavy weight, pressure, or emotional burden.

    "She had to bear the responsibility of leading the team through the crisis."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'bear' comes from the Old English 'bera', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*berô', meaning 'the brown one'. The term has evolved over centuries, reflecting the animal's significance in various cultures.

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