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심하다 meaning and pronunciation

simhada · severe; harsh

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 65046
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 심ː하다, 심ː한, 심ː하여, 심ː하니, 심ː함니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    정도가 지나치다.

    English: severe; harsh — The degree of something being excessive.

    Examples

    • 심한 감기.
    • 심한 기침.
    • 심한 부상.
    • 심하게 앓다.
    • 심하게 흔들리다.
    • 건망증이 심하다.
Origin
甚하다
Categories
개념 > 정도

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