This is the 13821st most frequent Korean word.
막심
The Korean word "막심" translates to "maxim" or "maximum" in English, depending on context.
Here, '막심' is used to modify '피해' (damage), emphasizing that the damage is severe.
그의 실수는 피해를 막심하게 만들었다.
His mistake caused severe damage.
In this example, '막심' is an adjective describing the severity of '피해' (damage), used metaphorically to underline the intensity of the situation.
막심한 피해 속에서도 그는 희망을 잃지 않았다.
Even amidst severe damage, he did not lose hope.
Here, '막심' emphasizes the severity of '시간 낭비' (waste of time), indicating a significant impact.