English–Korean

“suffering” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkoeroum

Example

그는 괴로움을 숨기지 않았다.keu neun koe ro u meul sum gi ji a nat tta

He did not hide his suffering.

Illustration for 괴로움 (suffering)

How to say “suffering” in Korean

“Suffering” in Korean is 괴로움 (koeroum).

A heavy state of emotional or physical suffering that is difficult to endure.

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

Example sentences with 괴로움

오랜 괴로움 끝에 그는 웃었다.o raen koe ro um kkeu se keu neun u seot tta

After a long period of suffering, he smiled.

Tips for using 괴로움

  • English pain often suggests a bodily sensation, but this Korean noun can also describe deep emotional distress.

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