Korean

고민
Meaning: worry, trouble, agony
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

苦
悶

Example sentences

I fell into deep worry over my career path.
그는 사회 문제에 대해 깊이 고민하는 진정한 지식인이다.
He is a true intellectual who deeply contemplates social issues.
그는 자신의 장래에 대하여 진지하게 고민했다.
He seriously thought about his future.
나는 친구에게 고민을 털어놓았다
I confessed my worries to my friend.
고민에 빠진 그녀는 턱을 괴고 생각에 잠겼다.
Lost in thought, she rested her chin on her hand and fell into contemplation.
그는 친구에게 그동안 마음속에 담아 두었던 고민을 솔직히 풀어놓았다.
He honestly unburdened the worries he had kept in his heart to his friend.
요즘 피부 트러블 때문에 고민이다.
I am worried about skin trouble these days.

Usage Notes

Refers to mental distress and anguish over a problem.

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