노력이 헛되다
noryeog-i heotdoedaTo have one's efforts or hard work result in no meaningful outcome or success; to fail despite exertion.
수년 동안 준비한 프로젝트가 실패하면서 모든 노력이 헛되게 되었다.
After years of preparation, the project failed, making all the effort seem in vain.
그들은 열심히 일했지만, 결국 노력이 헛되게 되었다.
They worked hard, but in the end, their efforts were for nothing.
This phrase is often used to express disappointment or frustration when efforts do not yield the desired results.
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Usage Context
This phrase is often used when expressing disappointment or frustration over unfulfilled expectations.
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Formal vs. Informal
While the phrase is neutral in tone, it can carry strong emotional weight depending on the context.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines '노력' (effort) and '헛되다' (to be in vain), emphasizing the futility of exertion.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe situations where hard work does not lead to success.