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No. 11,949 in Korean

노릇이었습니다

"It was a role, duty, or function."

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  • 그때의 상황은 정말 이러지도 저러지도 못할 노릇이었습니다.

    The situation at that time was truly a predicament where nothing could be done either way.

    노릇이었습니다 is used to describe a role or situation as being problematic or difficult.

  • 전쟁이 끝난 후에도 무질서한 상태가 계속될 줄은 정말 몰랐는데, 이상한 노릇이었습니다.

    After the war had ended, I had no idea that chaos would continue, which was truly odd.

    노릇이었습니다 indicates something's nature or state that is strange or unexpected.

  • 그가 그런 행동을 한 것이 스승의 제자답지 않은 행동이어서 더욱 황당한 노릇이었습니다.

    His actions were unbecoming of a disciple of his teacher, which made the situation even more shocking.

    노릇이었습니다 refers to the role or behavior within a specific societal or relational context in this scenario.

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