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.