This is the 8601st most frequent Korean word.
가뭄이
"Drought."
Here, '가뭄이' (drought) is used in a literal context, referring to an extended lack of rain.
가뭄이 길어지면 농작물이 피해를 입습니다.
When a drought extends, crops suffer damage.
Here, '가뭄이' metaphorically refers to a difficult or trying time, symbolizing any hardship.
그 친구는 가뭄이 와도 우정을 잃지 않을 사람입니다.
That friend is someone who wouldn't lose friendship even during a drought.
In this sentence, '가뭄이' is used figuratively to describe a period of financial or material hardship.