Korean phrase

힘들겠어요. him deul ge sseo yo

Meaning

It must be hard

When to use it

It means that someone seems to be having a hard time. It is a polite, gentle way to show sympathy and can also be a brief word of comfort in a close relationship.

Example dialogue

어제부터 열이 나고 기운이 없어요. eo je bu teo yeo ri na go ki u ni eop sseo yo

I've had a fever and haven't had any energy since yesterday.

힘들겠어요. him deul ge sseo yo

It must be hard.

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