심각하다
To be very serious, severe, or grave in nature. It is often used to describe social issues, environmental problems, or health conditions.
Examples
3 of 5그녀는 심각한 표정으로 서류를 읽었다.
She read the documents with a serious expression.
청년 실업 문제는 우리 사회의 심각한 과제이다.
Youth unemployment is a serious challenge for our society.
상황이 생각보다 심각합니다.
The situation is more serious than I thought.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sim (deep) + Gak (carve/sense) = Something so deep it carves a sense of worry.
Quick Quiz
지구 온난화는 전 세계적으로 매우 ___ 현상이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 심각한
Examples
그녀는 심각한 표정으로 서류를 읽었다.
everydayShe read the documents with a serious expression.
청년 실업 문제는 우리 사회의 심각한 과제이다.
academicYouth unemployment is a serious challenge for our society.
상황이 생각보다 심각합니다.
businessThe situation is more serious than I thought.
그의 병세가 매우 심각하다는 소식을 들었다.
formalI heard the news that his condition is very serious.
너무 심각하게 생각하지 마.
informalDon't think too seriously about it.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
심각하게 받아들이다
to take seriously
문제가 심각하다
the problem is serious
심각한 표정
serious expression
Often Confused With
심각하다 refers to the gravity of a situation, while 진지하다 refers to a person's earnest attitude.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS Task 2 essays discussing global warming, pollution, or economic crises.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for 'serious' people in a positive sense; use 진지하다 for 'earnest' personalities instead.
Memory Tip
Sim (deep) + Gak (carve/sense) = Something so deep it carves a sense of worry.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 深刻 (deep and carved/acute).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
지구 온난화는 전 세계적으로 매우 ___ 현상이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 심각한
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