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어깨가 무겁다

eokkaega mugeopda [어깨가 무겁따]

어깨가 무거워요 · 어깨가 무거웠어요 (ㅂ irregular)

to feel a heavy responsibility, to feel the pressure

Example

새로 팀장이 되니까 어깨가 무거워요.

Now that I'm the new team leader, I feel the weight of responsibility.

Word parts

Responsibility pictured as a load on your shoulders, much like in English.