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안타까워하다 meaning and pronunciation

antakkawohada · feel sorry

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66755
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 안타까워하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    뜻대로 되지 않거나 보기에 가엾고 불쌍해서 가슴이 아프고 답답하게 여기다.

    English: feel sorry — To feel sad and frustrated because something does not work out as planned or someone looks pitiful and pathetic.

    Examples

    • 불합격을 안타까워하다.
    • 사고를 안타까워하다.
    • 실패를 안타까워하다.
    • 요절을 안타까워하다.
    • 이별을 안타까워하다.
    • 죽음을 안타까워하다.
Categories
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