Korean Word of the Day
걱정하다
geok-JEONG-ha-da • verb — 14th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to worry; to be concerned about someone or something
Examples
- 내일 면접 때문에 너무 걱정돼요.
(I'm very worried about the interview tomorrow.) - 아이가 아파서 부모님이 많이 걱정하셨어요.
(The parents were very worried because the child was sick.) - 걱정하지 마세요. 상황을 잘 해결할게요.
(Don't worry. I'll handle the situation well.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 안심하다
Used to express concern about events, people, or outcomes. Common patterns include 'X 때문에 걱정하다' (worry because of X) and the related form '걱정되다' (to feel worried). Polite negative phrase: '걱정하지 마세요' (don't worry).
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