Meaning and Usage
"걱정" means worry or concern in Korean. It is a noun commonly used in everyday conversation to express anxiety or unease about a situation or person.
Common Collocations
- 걱정하다: to worry (verb form)
- 걱정이 되다: to become worried
- 걱정하지 마세요: don't worry (polite)
Usage Notes
"걱정" is often used with verbs like 하다 (to do) to form 걱정하다, which means "to worry." It can express mild to strong concern depending on context. It is polite and neutral in tone, suitable for most social situations.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 걱정 with 근심, which is more formal and literary. 걱정 is more common in spoken Korean. Also, avoid using 걱정 as a verb alone; use 걱정하다 instead.
Practical Tips
Use 걱정 when you want to express concern about something that might happen or has happened. It is often used to comfort others by telling them not to worry (걱정하지 마세요).