No. 4,591 in Korean
간절한
Earnest; desperate; heartfelt.
In a sentence
그는 간절한 마음으로 기도를 올렸다.
He prayed with a desperate heart.
This sentence uses '간절한' to describe a deep earnestness or sincerity in intention, particularly in the context of prayer.
간절한 소망이 현실로 이루어졌다.
A fervent hope became reality.
Here, '간절한' modifies '소망' (hope), indicating an intense and heartfelt desire.
그녀의 간절한 부탁을 거절할 수 없었다.
He could not refuse her earnest request.
In this sentence, '간절한' characterizes '부탁' (request) to convey a sense of profound sincerity or urgency in the appeal.
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