English–Korean

“harsh” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsimhada

Example

그 사람 말투가 너무 심해요.keu sa ram mal tu ga neo mu sim hae yo

That person's way of speaking is too harsh.

Illustration for 심하다 (harsh)

How to say “harsh” in Korean

“Harsh” in Korean is 심하다 (simhada).

A negative quality or force that goes far beyond what is normal or acceptable.

Full entry for 심하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 심하다

약을 먹어도 통증이 심해요.ya geul meo geo do tong jeung i sim hae yo

Even after taking medicine, the pain is severe.

Tips for using 심하다

  • It can describe more than behavior, including pain, smells, weather, or other conditions, so the surrounding noun shows what is unusually strong.

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