Korean

가난하다

가난하다
Meaning: to be poor, to be needy
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

He was poor, but his heart was rich.
가난한 나라에 식량과 의약품을 원조하기로 결정했다.
It was decided to provide food and medicine aid to the poor country.
그는 평생을 가난한 사람들을 위해 헌신하여 많은 사람들의 칭송을 받았다.
He was praised by many for dedicating his life to the poor.
그는 가난한 처지를 원망하며 힘든 시간을 보냈다.
He spent a difficult time resenting his poor situation.

Usage Notes

Describes a state of lacking money or material possessions, often implying hardship.

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