Korean

하다

험하다
Meaning: rough; rugged; steep; harsh
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

The path up this mountain is so rugged that it's hard to climb.
길이 험해서 차가 지그재그로 달렸다.
The road was rough, so the car drove in a zigzag.
성공으로 가는 길은 험한 가시밭길일 수도 있다.
The road to success may be a thorny path.
탱크는 캐터필러를 이용해 험한 길도 잘 달린다.
Tanks run well even on rough roads using caterpillar tracks.
탱크는 무한궤도로 험한 길을 달린다.
The tank runs on rough roads with its caterpillar tracks.
우리는 험한 산길을 따라 천천히 걸어 올라갔다.
We slowly walked up along the rough mountain path.

Usage Notes

Used for rough terrain, harsh weather, rude behavior, or a difficult life.

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