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까다롭다 meaning and pronunciation

kkadaropda · complex; intricate

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 45185
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 까ː다롭따, 까ː다로운, 까ː다로워, 까ː다로우니, 까ː다롭씀니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    조건이나 방법이 복잡하고 엄격하여 다루기가 쉽지 않다.

    English: complex; intricate — Difficult to handle due to complicated and strict conditions and methods.

    Examples

    • 까다로운 글.
    • 까다로운 절차.
    • 격식이 까다롭다.
    • 관리가 까다롭다.
    • 손질이 까다롭다.
    • 일이 까다롭다.
  2. 2.

    사람의 성격이나 취향이 원만하지 않아서 마음에 들도록 행동하기 어렵다.

    English: particular; fussy; picky; fastidious — Someone's personality or taste being so difficult that it is hard to please him/her.

    Examples

    • 까다로운 사람.
    • 까다로운 손님.
    • 성격이 까다롭다.
    • 성깔이 까다롭다.
    • 성미가 까다롭다.
    • 식성이 까다롭다.
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인간 > 성격 · 성격 표현하기

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