Korean learner dictionary
극복하다 meaning and pronunciation
geukbokhada · overcome
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 37155Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 극뽀카다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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나쁜 조건이나 힘든 일 등을 이겨 내다.
English: overcome — To get over a bad condition, difficult situation, etc.
Examples
- 가난을 극복하다.
- 가뭄을 극복하다.
- 난관을 극복하다.
- 시련을 극복하다.
- 불황을 극복하다.
- 어려움을 극복하다.
- Origin
- 克服하다
- Categories
- 인간 > 능력
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