초라하다

Korean

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [t͡ɕʰo̞ɾa̠ɦa̠da̠]
  • Phonetic hangul: [초라하다]
Romanizations
Revised Romanization?chorahada
Revised Romanization (translit.)?cholahada
McCune–Reischauer?ch'orahada
Yale Romanization?cholahata

Adjective

초라하다 • (chorahada) (infinitive 초라해 or 초라하여, sequential 초라하니)

  1. insignificant, humble
    시작은 초라하지만 끝은 창대하리.
    Sijag-eun choraha-jiman kkeut-eun changdaeha-ri.
    The beginnings are humble, but may they lead to a grand ending.
    1. (of someone's or something's appearance) shabby, poor
      거기에는 초라한 차림을 한 노인네가 서 있었다.
      Geogi-e-neun chorahan charim-eul han noinne-ga seo iss-eot-da.
      There stood an old man in a shabby outfit.
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