Korean Conversation · Level 210
15 words
Korean word
악화
Pronunciation
Romanizationakwa
Meaning
- nounworsening
Example
그의 건강이 악화되어서 병원에 갔어요.keu ui keon gang i a kwa doe eo seo pyeong wo ne ka sseo yo
He went to the hospital because his health was getting worse.
More examples
갈등이 계속되면 관계가 악화될 거예요.kal tteung i kye sok ttoe myeon kwan gye ga a kwa doel kkeo ye yo
If the conflict continues, the relationship will worsen.
Core concept
A condition moves gradually from its present state toward a worse one.
Common phrases
증상 악화cheung sang a kwa
worsening symptoms
상황 악화sang hwang a kwa
worsening situation
관계 악화kwan gye a kwa
worsening relationship
Similar words
나빠짐nappajim: A decline in how good, healthy, or satisfactory something is.
Definition in Korean
문제나 상태가 시간이 지나며 점차 나빠지는 현상.mun je na sang tae ga si ga ni chi na myeo cheom cha na ppa ji neun hyeon sang
Word origin
The Sino-Korean formation combines elements meaning bad and change, creating the idea of a change for the worse.
Usage tips
- English often expresses this idea with an adjective or verb, but Korean uses this word as a noun when naming the change itself.