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애쓰다 meaning and pronunciation

aesseuda · try hard

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14268
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 애ː쓰다, 애ː써, 애ː쓰니Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    무엇을 이루기 위해 힘을 들이다.

    English: try hard — To make a great effort to achieve something.

    Examples

    • 애쓴 보람.
    • 도우려고 애쓰다.
    • 이해하고자 애쓰다.
    • 인정받기 위해 애쓰다.
    • 잊도록 애쓰다.
    • 오늘 애쓰신 두 분께 박수를 보내 드립시다.
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