Korean learner dictionary
불쌍하다 meaning and pronunciation
bulssanghada · pitiful; pathetic
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 60877Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 불쌍하다, 불쌍한, 불쌍하여, 불쌍하니, 불쌍함니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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사정이나 형편이 좋지 않아 가엾고 마음이 슬프다.
English: pitiful; pathetic — Feeling sorry and sad because someone is in a bad situation.
Examples
- 불쌍한 아이.
- 불쌍한 표정.
- 불쌍하게 보이다.
- 어머니가 불쌍하다.
- 처지가 불쌍하다.
- 지수는 부모에게 버림받은 아이들이 불쌍해서 눈물을 흘렸다.
- Categories
- 인간 > 감정 · 감정, 기분 표현하기
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