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Korean learner dictionary

악전고투하다

akjeongotuhada · have a desperate fight; have a hard battle

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66524
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 악쩐고투하다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몹시 힘들고 어려운 조건에서 힘을 다해 싸우다.

    English: have a desperate fight; have a hard battle — To have a fight, battle, game, match, etc., using all one's energy, despite a very difficult condition.

    Examples

    • 악전고투하는 군인.
    • 악전고투하는 선수.
    • 악전고투하던 병사.
    • 악전고투한 끝.
    • 악전고투하며 노력하다.
    • 악전고투하며 싸우다.
Origin
惡戰苦鬪하다
Categories
삶 > 삶의 행위