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To describe a situation where significant effort or hard work ultimately proves fruitless or meaningless.
그동안 공들인 노력도 헛되게 되었다.
All the effort I put in turned out to be in vain.
공들인 노력도 헛되다 보니 포기하고 말았다.
I gave up because all my hard work was for nothing.
This phrase emphasizes the disappointment or frustration of seeing one's efforts not yield the expected results.
This phrase is often used to express deep disappointment when efforts do not yield results, making it stronger than simply saying 'it didn't work out.'
Use this phrase when you want to convey a strong sense of frustration or resignation about the futility of your efforts.
The phrase combines '공들인 노력' (hard work) and '헛되다' (to be in vain), reflecting a common sentiment of disappointment when efforts do not lead to success.
This phrase is often used to express frustration or resignation when one's efforts do not result in the desired outcome. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts.