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고통스럽다 meaning and pronunciation

gotongseureopda · painful; hurtful

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 18379
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 고통스럽따, 고통스러운, 고통스러워, 고통스러우니, 고통스럽씀니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    몸이나 마음이 괴롭고 아프다.

    English: painful; hurtful — Feeling sick or troubled.

    Examples

    • 고통스러운 기억.
    • 고통스러운 노동.
    • 고통스러운 상황.
    • 고통스러운 시련.
    • 고통스러운 치료.
    • 고통스러운 표정.
Origin
苦痛스럽다
Categories
인간 > 감각 · 감정, 기분 표현하기

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