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고민하다 meaning and pronunciation

gominhada · agonize; writhe

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 19229
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 고민하다, 고민함니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    마음속에 걱정거리가 있어 괴로워하고 신경을 쓰다.

    English: agonize; writhe — To be in agony and distressed due to a worry on one's mind.

    Examples

    • 고민하는 문제.
    • 건강을 고민하다.
    • 진로를 고민하다.
    • 취업을 고민하다.
    • 한참 고민하다.
    • 그는 대학 졸업을 앞두고 진로 문제로 고민했다.
Origin
苦悶하다
Categories
인간 > 인지 행위

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