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Korean learner dictionary

처참하다

cheochamhada · miserable; wretched

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78021
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 처ː참하다, 처ː참한, 처ː참하여, 처ː참하니, 처ː참함니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몹시 무서워 떨릴 정도로 슬프고 끔찍하다.

    English: miserable; wretched — Sad and dreadful to such a degree that one trembles out of fear.

    Examples

    • 처참한 광경.
    • 처참한 꼴.
    • 처참한 모습.
    • 처참한 몰골.
    • 처참한 신세.
    • 처참한 주검.
Origin
悽慘하다
Categories
인간 > 능력 · 심리