Korean

하다

사소하다
Meaning: trivial; insignificant; minor
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

些
少

Example sentences

I fought with my friend over a trivial matter.
그는 사소한 일에도 쉽게 격하여 소리를 지르곤 한다.
He often gets excited and shouts even at small things.
사소한 일로 이웃과 시비가 붙었다.
I got into a dispute with a neighbor over a trivial matter.
그런 사소한 일로 너무 열받지 마.
Don't get so worked up over such a small thing.
친구는 사소한 말에도 금세 토라졌다.
My friend sulked right away even over a small remark.
그는 사소한 일에도 화를 버럭버럭 내며 소리를 질렀다.
He shouted and got angry repeatedly even at trivial matters.
사소한 부주의가 때로는 돌이킬 수 없는 큰 사고를 부른다.
A minor carelessness sometimes causes a big accident that cannot be undone.

Usage Notes

Describes things that are small and not very important. Often used with '일' (matter/thing) or '이유' (reason).

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