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to get scared, to be intimidated
Example
큰 개를 보고 아이가 겁먹어서 울었어요.
The child got scared when he saw the big dog and cried.
Word parts
겁 fear
겁 'fear' + 먹다 'to eat' — literally 'to eat fear'.
Good to know
Pronounced [검먹따]; 겁먹지 마 'Don't be scared' is a common reassurance.
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