Korean

어렵다

어렵다
Meaning: to be difficult; to be hard
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

Korean is difficult to learn.
어려운 이웃을 돕는 그의 모습은 참으로 장하다.
His appearance, helping neighbors in need, is truly admirable.
마음에 사가 끼면 올바른 판단을 내리기 어렵다.
When evil enters the mind, it is difficult to make a correct judgment.
병의 증이 깊어 치료가 어렵다.
The symptoms of the disease are deep, making treatment difficult.
바늘에 실을 꿰는 것이 어려워요.
It's difficult to thread a needle.
무에서 유를 창조하는 것은 어렵다.
It is difficult to create something from nothing.
저는 어려운 사람들을 돕는 것을 좋아해요.
I like to help people in need.
친구란 어려울 때 서로 돕는 사람이다.
A friend is a person who helps each other in difficult times.
많은 사람들이 어려울 때 하나님께 기도를 드립니다.
Many people pray to God when they are in difficulty.
어려울 때 친구에게 도움을 구했다.
When I was in trouble, I asked my friend for help.

Usage Notes

Describes something that is not easy to do, understand, or deal with. Can refer to tasks, concepts, or situations.

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