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걱정되다 meaning and pronunciation

geokjeongdoeda · be worried; be concerned

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15866
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 걱쩡되다, 걱쩡뒈다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    좋지 않은 일이 있을까 봐 두렵고 불안한 마음이 들다.

    English: be worried; be concerned — To become fearful and anxious that something bad might happen.

    Examples

    • 안부가 걱정되다.
    • 일이 걱정되다.
    • 친구가 걱정되다.
    • 몹시 걱정되다.
    • 참으로 걱정되다.
    • 나는 내일 치를 회사 면접이 걱정되어 잠이 오질 않았다.
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