No. 19,567 in Korean
어두운
"어두운" means "dark."
In a sentence
어두운 밤길을 혼자 걷는 것은 위험할 수 있습니다.
Walking alone on a dark night road can be dangerous.
In this sentence, "어두운" is used as an adjective describing the dim or unlit physical conditions of the night road.
그 영화는 분위기가 매우 어두웠다.
That movie had a very dark atmosphere.
Here, "어두운" metaphorically represents a mood or tone that is grim, somber, or serious.
전망이 어두워 보여서 걱정이 됩니다.
I am worried because the outlook seems bleak.
In this context, "어두운" figuratively describes a situation or future prospect that lacks optimism or positivity.
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