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TOPIK 5adjective

강인하다

ganginhada

강인해요 · 강인했어요 · 강인한 (+noun)

tough, tenacious, resilient

Example

그는 강인한 정신력으로 병을 이겨 냈어요.

He overcame his illness through sheer mental toughness.

Word parts

강 strong인 tough

Literally 'strong and tough', like something that bends but won't break.