Korean word

괴로움

Pronunciation

Romanizationkoeroum

Meaning

  • nounsuffering

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 괴로움을 이겨내다koe ro u meul i gyeo nae da

    overcome suffering

  • 괴로움에서 벗어나다koe ro u me seo peo seo na da

    escape suffering

Similar words

고통kotong: Intense pain in the body or mind that is difficult to bear.
속상함sokssangham: A hurt and discouraged feeling caused by something unpleasant or disappointing.
힘듦himdeum: A difficult state that leaves the body or mind tired and worn out.

Definition in Korean

고통이나 슬픔 따위로 마음이 괴롭고 힘든 상태나 그 감정을 이르는 명사.ko tong i na seul peum tta wi ro ma eu mi koe rop kko him deun sang tae na keu kam jeong eul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word comes from the Korean adjective for being distressed, with a noun-forming ending that names the resulting state or feeling.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • painnoun

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