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TOPIK 6adjective

과분하다

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과분해요 · 과분했어요 · 과분한 (+noun)

more than one deserves, undeserved, too generous

Example

이렇게 큰 상은 저에게 정말 과분해요.

Such a big award is really more than I deserve.

Word parts

과 exceed분 share

Literally 'beyond one's share'.

Good to know

A humble set phrase: 과분한 칭찬이에요 'You're too kind', when accepting praise.