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허덕거리다
힘에 부쳐 자꾸 쩔쩔매거나 괴로워하며 애쓰다
Pronunciation: [hʌ̹dʌ̹k̚k͈ʌ̹ɾida̠]
Meaning
힘에 부쳐 자꾸 쩔쩔매거나 괴로워하며 애쓰다.
Example
일자리가 없어 허덕거리는 생활.
I use the word "허덕거리다".
Practice tips
- Practice 허덕거리다 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Korean word is for advanced-level learners.