Korean

힘들다

힘들다
Meaning: to be difficult, to be hard, to be tough
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

This work is too hard.
후, 드디어 힘든 일이 모두 끝났다.
Phew, the hard work is finally all over.
이 가방은 너무 무거워서 들기 힘들어요.
This bag is too heavy to carry.
이 상자는 크기가 너무 커서 옮기기 힘들어요.
This box is too big, so it's hard to move.
여름에는 온도가 너무 높아서 힘들다.
In summer, it's difficult because the temperature is too high.
이 김치는 너무 매워서 먹기 힘들어요.
This kimchi is so spicy it's hard to eat.
이번 라운드는 매우 힘들었다.
This round was very difficult.
산 정상까지 올라가는 것은 힘들었지만, 경치는 정말 아름다웠다.
Going up to the mountain top was hard, but the view was really beautiful.
힘들다 시기에 가족은 크다 의지가 되었다.
During difficult times, family became a great support.
산 정상까지 올라오는 길은 힘들었다.
The path climbing up to the mountain peak was difficult.

Usage Notes

Used to describe tasks that are physically or mentally demanding.

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