Korean Word of the Day
걱정
geok-JEONG • noun (often used with the verb 하다: 걱정하다) — 11th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: worry; concern; anxiety
Examples
- 걱정하지 마세요.
(Don't worry.) - 시험 때문에 걱정이 많아요.
(I'm very worried because of the exam.) - 그의 건강이 걱정돼요.
(I'm concerned about his health.)
Synonyms
- 근심
- 염려
걱정 is commonly used to express worry or concern. As a noun it often appears with the subject marker (걱정이 있다/없다) or with 하다 to form the verb 걱정하다 (to worry). You will also hear 걱정하지 마(세요) to reassure someone. Forms like 걱정거리 (a source of worry) and 걱정되다 (to become worried) are frequent.
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