걱정

Noun

1. 1

   worry; concern; care

   The state of feeling afraid and uneasy, in fear of the possible occurrence of something bad.

   Korean definition: 좋지 않은 일이 있을까 봐 두렵고 불안함.

   • 나는 좋은 직장에 취직해서 돈에 대한 걱정에서 벗어났다.

     I got a job at a good company and was freed from worries about money.

   • 그는 운전에 미숙해서 차를 몰 때마다 혹시 사고라도 낼까 봐 걱정을 한다.

     He's an inexperienced driver, so every time he drives he worries he might cause an accident.

2. 2

   scolding; blaming

   An act of scolding a younger person for his/her fault.

   Korean definition: 아랫사람의 잘못을 꾸짖음.

   • 선생님은 일주일 내내 지각을 한 학생을 걱정을 했다.

     The teacher scolded the student who had been late all week.

   • 나는 연락 없이 늦게 집에 돌아와 부모님께 걱정을 들었다.

     I came home late without calling and got scolded by my parents.