Korean Dictionary
How to say “That must be tough” in Korean
많이 힘들겠어요
Mani himdeurgeosseoyo
IntermediateGreetings
Usage & Context
An empathetic response when someone shares hardship or difficulty. Shows you understand and sympathize with their situation. The phrase conveys genuine compassion rather than empty sympathy. Essential for building warm relationships in Korean culture.
Example Sentence
요즘 야근이 많아요. —많이 힘들겠어요. 괜찮아요?
I've been working overtime a lot lately. —That must be tough. Are you okay?
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