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Difficult; hard; challenging
이 문제는 정말 어렵다.
This problem is really difficult.
어려운 결정이지만, 나는 선택해야 한다.
It's a difficult decision, but I have to choose.
Often used to describe tasks, situations, or decisions that require effort or are complex.
'어려운' is often used to describe challenges in life, work, or studies. It can also describe people who are struggling or in need of help.
'어려운' is the adjective form of '어렵다' (to be difficult). It must agree with the noun it modifies in gender and number.
Derived from the verb '어렵다' (to be difficult), which comes from Middle Korean '어리다' (to be hard or difficult).
Can be used to describe physical, mental, or emotional challenges. Often used in both formal and informal contexts.