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부담스럽다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '부담스럽다' describes a feeling of being burdened or stressed by something. It often implies that the situation or request causes mental or emotional pressure.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '부담스럽다' when someone talks about tasks, favors, or social expectations that feel heavy or uncomfortable. It can be used in both formal and informal settings but tends to express a polite way of indicating discomfort.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 부담스럽다 + 고 느끼다: to feel burdened
  • 부담스러운 부탁: a burdensome favor
  • 부담스러운 상황: a stressful situation
  • 부담스럽게 생각하다: to think something is burdensome

Nuances and Tips

When using '부담스럽다', speakers often imply they want to avoid causing inconvenience or stress to others. It is common to use this word to politely decline or express hesitation. Avoid confusing it with '부담하다' (to bear a cost or responsibility), which is a verb with a different meaning.

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'부담스럽다' is neutral in formality and can be used in everyday conversation as well as in written Korean. It is a useful word to express subtle emotional states related to pressure or obligation.

Example Sentences

이 일은 너무 부담스러워서 혼자 하기 힘들어요.

I il-eun neomu budamseureowoseo honja hagi himdeureoyo.

This task is too burdensome, so it's hard to do it alone.

친구에게 부탁하는 게 부담스러워서 망설였어요.

Chinguege butakaneun ge budamseureowoseo mangseoryeosseoyo.

I hesitated because asking a friend felt like a burden.

부담스러운 질문을 받아서 대답하기 어려웠어요.

Budamseureoun jilmun-eul badaseo daedaphagi eoryeowosseoyo.

I received a burdensome question, so it was difficult to answer.