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TOPIK 3noun

실패

silpae

실패가 · 실패를

failure

Example

실패를 두려워하지 말고 다시 해 보세요.

Don't be afraid of failure; try again.

Word parts

실 lose패 defeat

Literally 'lose and be defeated'.

Good to know

실수 is a small slip; 실패 is failing at a goal.