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TOPIK 4noun

고갈

gogal

고갈이 · 고갈을

depletion, running dry

Example

석유가 고갈되면 다른 에너지가 필요해요.

When oil runs out, we'll need other energy.

Word parts

고 wither갈 thirsty

Literally 'withered and dried up'.

Good to know

Usually used as 고갈되다 with resources, water or even energy: 체력이 고갈됐어요.