TOPIK · Level 84
15 words
Korean word
심각하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsimgakada
Meaning
- adjectiveserious
Example
그 문제는 심각해요.keu mun je neun sim ga kae yo
That problem is serious.
More examples
상황이 심각해졌어요.sang hwang i sim ga kae jeo sseo yo
The situation has become serious.
Core concept
A matter, expression, or situation feels heavily weighted and calls for serious attention.
Common phrases
상황이 심각하다sang hwang i sim ga ka da
serious situation
심각한 문제sim ga kan mun je
serious problem
Similar words
심하다simhada: An action, condition, or effect is unusually strong or harsh.
위험하다wiheomhada: A person, thing, or situation can cause harm and requires caution.
Definition in Korean
말이나 표정, 상황 따위가 주는 인상이 매우 무겁고 위중함을 나타내는 형용사.ma ri na pyo jeong sang hwang tta wi ga chu neun in sang i mae u mu geop kko wi jung ha meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The adjective comes from the Sino-Korean base meaning deep and carved, whose figurative sense developed into seriousness.
Usage tips
- Unlike important, which focuses on value or priority, this word highlights a troubling level of weight or danger.
Other meanings
- graveadjective
Opposites
- 경미하다kyeongmihadaminoradjective
Related words
- 심각성simgaksseongseriousnessnoun
- 심각하게simgakageseriouslyadverb