Korean

아깝다

아깝다
Meaning: to be a waste; to be a pity; to feel regrettable
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

It's a waste of money.
이토록 좋은 날씨에 집에만 있기 아깝다.
It's a waste to just stay at home on such a nice day.

Usage Notes

Expresses regret over losing something valuable or seeing it not used to its full potential. Can apply to money, time, opportunities, etc.

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