Korean learner dictionary
처참하다
cheochamhada · miserable; wretched
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 78021Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 처ː참하다, 처ː참한, 처ː참하여, 처ː참하니, 처ː참함니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
- 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