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어려움 meaning and pronunciation

eoryeoum · difficulties; trouble; hardship

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 83177
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 어려움Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    힘들거나 괴로운 것.

    English: difficulties; trouble; hardship — A thing that is difficult and painful to do.

    Examples

    • 큰 어려움.
    • 어려움이 닥치다.
    • 어려움이 많다.
    • 어려움이 있다.
    • 어려움을 겪다.
    • 어려움을 극복하다.
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