Korean expression
아프다
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What does 아프다 mean?
아프다 means "to be physically or emotionally hurt" in Korean.
How it works here
아프다 is the central predicate, and 나도 adds that the speaker is in the same condition too.
When it's used
Used to tell people nearby that one’s body or feelings are uncomfortable or painful.
The line
아이 나도 아프다
Ow, I’m hurting too.
The speaker feels unwell and tells others about their condition.
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More examples
허리가 너무 아파서 오래 앉아 있을 수 없어요.
My back hurts so much that I can’t sit for long.
어제부터 목이 아프니까 따뜻한 물을 많이 마셔.
My throat has hurt since yesterday, so drink lots of warm water.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
아프다
아이 나도 아프다
Ow, I’m hurting too.
- To feel good.
- To be hungry.
- To have pain or discomfort in the body or mind.
- To be strong.
Show the answer
To have pain or discomfort in the body or mind.
아프다 most naturally describes physical pain in everyday conversation, though it can also describe emotional pain.
Other words in this line
- 나
- I; me
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