No. 10,337 in Korean
구겼다
"구겼다" means "crumpled" or "wrinkled."
In a sentence
그는 실수로 종이를 구겼다.
He accidentally crumpled the paper.
Here, '구겼다' conveys the physical action of crumpling an object, specifically paper.
그 소식에 그의 자존심이 또 한번 구겼다.
That news hurt his pride once again.
In this context, '구겼다' is used metaphorically to describe the damaging effect on someone's pride or self-esteem.
바지에 구겨진 자국이 있어서 다림질을 해야겠다.
There are wrinkles on the pants, so I should iron them.
This usage relates '구겼다' to describing the result of creases or wrinkles on fabric, necessitating ironing.
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