가뭄이

In a sentence

• 가뭄이 길어지면 농작물이 피해를 입습니다.

  When a drought extends, crops suffer damage.

  Here, '가뭄이' (drought) is used in a literal context, referring to an extended lack of rain.

• 그 친구는 가뭄이 와도 우정을 잃지 않을 사람입니다.

  That friend is someone who wouldn't lose friendship even during a drought.

  Here, '가뭄이' metaphorically refers to a difficult or trying time, symbolizing any hardship.

• 최근 집안에 가뭄이 들어 여러 명이 경제적 어려움을 겪고 있습니다.

  Recently, a drought affected our household, and several people are experiencing financial difficulties.

  In this sentence, '가뭄이' is used figuratively to describe a period of financial or material hardship.