What it means
걱정 is the Korean word for worry or anxiety. 걱정하다 = to worry. 걱정 마세요 = don't worry. A staple of K-drama dialogue when characters care about each other.
Nuance & when to use
걱정되다 = to be worried (about someone/something). 걱정이 많다 = to have a lot of worries. 걱정하지 마 = don't worry (casual). Korean culture often expresses care through worry — saying 걱정했어요 (I was worried about you) is a sign of deep affection.
⚠ Common mistake
걱정 and 불안 are both anxiety-related but different. 걱정 = worry about a specific thing. 불안 = a general, diffuse anxiety or unease.
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FAQ
When is this used?
걱정되다 = to be worried (about someone/something). 걱정이 많다 = to have a lot of worries. 걱정하지 마 = don't worry (casual). Korean culture often expresses care through worry — saying 걱정했어요 (I was worried about you) is a sign of deep affection.
What's a common mistake?
걱정 and 불안 are both anxiety-related but different. 걱정 = worry about a specific thing. 불안 = a general, diffuse anxiety or unease.
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