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TOPIK 4noun

좌절

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좌절이 · 좌절을

frustration, setback, discouragement

Example

몇 번 실패했다고 좌절하지 마세요.

Don't get discouraged just because you failed a few times.

Word parts

좌 break down절 snap

Literally 'bent and snapped', like a branch breaking.

Good to know

좌절 is being crushed by failure, not everyday annoyance; for that, use 짜증.