Korean word

약해지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyakaejida

Meaning

  • verbweaken

Example

운동을 안 해서 체력이 약해졌어요.un dong eul an hae seo che ryeo gi ya kae jeo sseo yo

My stamina got weaker because I didn't exercise.

Illustration for 약해지다 (weaken)

More examples

장시간 컴퓨터를 하면 시력이 약해져요.chang si gan keom pyu teo reul ha myeon si ryeo gi ya kae jeo yo

If you spend a long time on a computer, your eyesight weakens.

Core concept

A person or thing loses strength or energy and moves into a weaker state.

Common phrases

  • 집중력이 약해지다chip jjung nyeo gi ya kae ji da

    reduced concentration

  • 시력이 약해지다si ryeo gi ya kae ji da

    failing eyesight

Similar words

힘이 빠지다himi ppajida: Suddenly lose strength or energy and feel drained.
기력이 떨어지다kiryeogi tteoreojida: Gradually lose physical energy and vitality.
지치다chichida: Become tired from continued activity or effort and struggle to continue.

Definition in Korean

힘이나 기운이 줄어들어 약한 상태가 되다.hi mi na ki u ni chu reo deu reo ya kan sang tae ga toe da

Word origin

The verb combines the Korean adjective meaning weak with a change-of-state pattern meaning become, giving the idea of becoming weak.

Usage tips

  • This verb presents weakening as a change in the subject, so it fits physical stamina as well as strength or energy that gradually fades.

Other meanings

  • declineverb

Opposites

  • 강해지다kanghaejidabecome strongerverb

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