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Korean learner dictionary

허덕허덕하다

heodeokheodeokhada · struggle; try desperately; be exhausted

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 86934
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 허더커더카다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    힘에 부쳐 자꾸 쩔쩔매거나 힘들어하다.

    English: struggle; try desperately; be exhausted — To repeatedly feel flustered or have a hard time because something is beyond one's ability or power.

    Examples

    • 허덕허덕하는 살림살이.
    • 허덕허덕하는 생활.
    • 사업이 허덕허덕하다.
    • 숨이 허덕허덕하다.
    • 매출 부진으로 허덕허덕하다.
    • 무더위에 허덕허덕하다.
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