Korean Dictionary
How to say “Desperate” in Korean
절박하다
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Usage & Context
Conveys urgency and feeling cornered with no way out. Used in both literal and emotional contexts. Korean students often describe their feelings before major exams as 절박해요. Very emotionally charged word in Korean.
Example Sentence
취업이 너무 안 돼서 정말 절박해요.
Job hunting is going so badly — I feel truly desperate.
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