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노력하다 meaning and pronunciation

noryeokhada · make effort; endeavor; work hard

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 64375
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 노려카다, 노려카는, 노려카여, 노려카니, 노려캄니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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    어떤 목적을 이루기 위하여 힘을 들이고 애를 쓰다.

    English: make effort; endeavor; work hard — To make an effort and work hard to achieve something.

    Examples

    • 개발에 노력하다.
    • 성공하려고 노력하다.
    • 합격하려고 노력하다.
    • 돈을 벌기 위하여 노력하다.
    • 열심히 노력하다.
    • 우리 연구소는 암 치료제 개발에 노력하고 있다.
Origin
努力하다
Categories
인간 > 태도

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