No. 11,435 in Korean
꺾여서
"꺾여서" means "bent" or "broken" depending on the context.
In a sentence
나무 가지가 강한 바람에 꺾여서 떨어졌다.
The tree branch broke off due to the strong wind and fell.
Here, '꺾여서' is used to describe the tree branch breaking due to an external force, showing a literal breaking or snapping.
경기가 예상대로 진행되지 않고 갑자기 꺾여서 전혀 다른 결과가 나왔다.
The game did not proceed as expected but suddenly took a turn, resulting in a completely different outcome.
In this context, '꺾여서' describes an unexpected turn or deviation from an anticipated progress, giving a metaphorical usage.
그의 의욕이 실패 후 꺾여서 더 이상 노력하지 않게 되었다.
His motivation was crushed after the failure, so he stopped trying.
Here, '꺾여서' illustrates a figurative breaking or diminishing of someone's spirits or motivation, showing abstract application.
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