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mojarada[모자라다]Beginner · TOPIK IQuantity

lack; be short; be insufficient

Verb

  1. 1

    lack; be short; be insufficient

    To not reach a fixed number, quantity, or level.

    Korean definition: 정해진 수, 양이나 정도에 이르지 못하다.

    • The drought continues, so the rice paddies are short of water.

    • I'm trying to buy a plane ticket, but I'm short of money.

  2. 2

    be dull; be slow-witted; be stupid

    For a level of competency, power, knowledge, etc., to not reach a standard.

    Korean definition: 능력, 힘, 지식 등이 기준에 미치지 못하다.

    • Players who lack skill have a hard time getting the chance to play.

    • A little child didn't have enough strength to carry the big luggage alone.