Korean learner dictionary
고민 meaning and pronunciation
gomin · worry; anguish
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 19225Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고민Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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마음속에 걱정거리가 있어 괴로워하고 계속 신경 씀.
English: worry; anguish — A state of being agonized and bothered due to a worry on your mind.
Examples
- 진로 고민.
- 심각한 고민.
- 큰 고민.
- 고민 중.
- 고민이 되다.
- 고민이 많다.
- Origin
- 苦悶
- Categories
- 인간 > 인지 행위
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