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Korean learner dictionary

뼈아프다

ppyeoapeuda · painful; bitter

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 61320
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 뼈아프다, 뼈아픈, 뼈아파, 뼈아프니, 뼈아픔니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    주로 후회나 반성 등의 감정이 뼈에 사무칠 정도로 깊다.

    English: painful; bitter — A feeling of regret or remorse, etc., being so strong as to be carved in one's bones in a metaphorical sense.

    Examples

    • 뼈아픈 경험.
    • 뼈아픈 실수.
    • 뼈아픈 실패.
    • 뼈아픈 패배.
    • 뼈아픈 후회.
    • 뼈아프게 깨닫다.
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