거센 파도가 해안을 강타했다.
Fierce waves struck the coast.
Korean
거세다
거세다
Meaning: to be fierce; to be strong; to be violent
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Example sentences
The wind is blowing fiercely outside.
거센 폭풍이 몰아쳐서 배들이 항구로 돌아왔다.
Ships returned to the port because a fierce storm raged.
거센 불길이 치솟았다
The fierce flames soared up.
이 결정에 거센 반발이 뒤따랐다.
Fierce opposition followed this decision.
바다에 거센 파도가 몰아치고 있다.
Strong waves are raging in the sea.
거센 비바람이 몰아쳐서 나뭇가지가 부러졌다.
Strong wind and rain raged, breaking the tree branches.
어젯밤에는 거센 폭풍우가 몰아쳐서 잠을 설쳤다.
A fierce storm raged last night, so I couldn't sleep well.
창밖에는 거센 눈보라가 휘몰아치고 있었다.
A fierce blizzard was swirling outside the window.
거센 너울이 배를 집어삼킬 듯이 달려들었다.
A fierce swell rushed as if to swallow the ship.
Usage Notes
Describes things like wind, waves, or opposition that are very strong and rough.
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