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힘들다

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strenuous; laborious

Adjective

  1. 1

    strenuous; laborious

    Requiring much power or effort.

    Korean definition: 힘이 많이 쓰이는 면이 있다.

    • Jisu grumbled that she was worn out from walking too long.

    • I overworked yesterday, so today my body was exhausted and worn out.

  2. 2

    hard; difficult; tough

    Difficult or tough to do a certain act.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 하는 것이 어렵거나 곤란하다.

    • If we keep working at this slow pace, it seemed it would be hard to finish on time.

    • My husband is so busy these days that it's hard even to see his face.

  3. 3

    badly off; in trouble; in difficulty

    One's financial sitution or circumstance being in trouble or not being favorable.

    Korean definition: 상황이나 형편이 넉넉하지 않고 곤란하다.

    • Due to the prolonged recession, the economy of ordinary people is expected to be even harder this year.

    • The company is struggling these days, so salaries were cut.

  4. 4

    hard; difficult

    Requiring much attention and effort.

    Korean definition: 마음이 쓰이거나 수고가 되는 면이 있다.

    • For a while, relationships were so hard for me that I didn't meet anyone.

    • Seung-gyu had everything he wanted, but strangely his heart kept feeling heavy.