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공감하다 meaning and pronunciation

gonggamhada · sympathize with; empathize with

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 19493
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 공ː감하다, 공ː감하는, 공ː감하여, 공ː감하니, 공ː감함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    다른 사람의 마음이나 생각에 대해 자신도 그렇다고 똑같이 느끼다.

    English: sympathize with; empathize with — To feel that one shares another person's emotions or thoughts.

    Examples

    • 모두가 공감하다.
    • 고통을 공감하다.
    • 아픔을 공감하다.
    • 의견에 공감하다.
    • 주장에 공감하다.
    • 크게 공감하다.
Origin
共感하다
Categories
인간 > 감정

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