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Korean learner dictionary

기진맥진하다

gijinmaekjinhada · be completely exhausted; be absolutely worn out

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 38014
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 기진맥찐하다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    힘을 모두 써서 지쳐 쓰러질 것 같은 상태가 되다.

    English: be completely exhausted; be absolutely worn out — To reach a state of near collapse by using up all one's energy and becoming tired.

    Examples

    • 기진맥진한 노인.
    • 기진맥진한 산모.
    • 기진맥진한 상태.
    • 기진맥진한 선수.
    • 기진맥진하여 쓰러지다.
    • 기진맥진하여 주저앉다.
Origin
氣盡脈盡하다
Categories
인간 > 체력 상태