This is the 13383rd most frequent Korean word.
딱한
Pitiful or pitiable.
In this sentence, '딱한' expresses a sense of pity or sympathy for someone's unfortunate situation.
그는 딱한 상황에 처해 있었다.
He was in a very pitiful situation.
Here, '딱한' is used to describe an emotional and saddening narrative.
그의 딱한 이야기엔 모두 마음이 아파했다.
Everyone felt sorrow for his moving and pitiful story.
In this example, '딱한' indicates a distressful and pitiful scenario being witnessed.