굳어져

굳어져

"굳어져" means "hardened" or "solidified."

In this sentence, '굳어져' conveys the idea of one's mindset or beliefs becoming firm or fixed due to an external event.

사고로 인해 그의 생각이 더 단단히 굳어졌어요.

Due to the accident, his thoughts became even more solidified.

Here, '굳어져' describes the physical hardening of the dough, indicating a change in its texture.

밀가루 반죽이 시간이 지나면서 굳어졌습니다.

The dough hardened over time.

This usage of '굳어져' metaphorically represents the emotional distance becoming more defined or unchangeable.

우리 사이에 멀어지는 거리감이 굳어질까 봐 걱정이에요.

I'm worried that the sense of distance between us might become solidified.