Korean · Emotions & Feelings
걱정하다
geokjeonghada
To worry
Beginnerverb
Definition
To feel anxious about something.
Example
걱정하지 마세요. 다 잘될 거예요.
Don't worry. Everything will be fine.
Etymology
The verb '걱정하다' (geokjeonghada) stems from the noun '걱정' (geokjeong), meaning worry. It reflects the notion of anxiety that is prevalent in the Korean emotional lexicon.
How & Where It’s Used
'걱정하다' is used in both formal and informal settings, often in spoken language among friends or in written forms to express concern. It is universally understood across different regions in Korea.