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고독하다 meaning and pronunciation

godokhada · lonely

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23338
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 고도카다, 고도칸, 고도카여, 고도카니, 고도캄니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    세상에 혼자 있는 듯이 외롭고 쓸쓸하다.

    English: lonely — Feeling lonesome and solitary as if one is alone in the world.

    Examples

    • 고독한 남자.
    • 고독한 느낌.
    • 고독한 선구자.
    • 고독한 싸움.
    • 고독하게 느끼다.
    • 고독하게 보이다.
Origin
孤獨하다
Categories
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