This is the 18444th most frequent Korean word.
시달리던
"시달리던" means "being afflicted by" or "suffering from."
In this sentence, '시달리던' is used to describe the subject enduring prolonged suffering.
그는 오랜 시간 동안 고통에 시달리던 끝에 마침내 자유를 얻었다.
He finally found freedom after suffering for a long time.
Here, '시달리던' refers to individuals experiencing emotional distress or hardship.
시달리던 모두가 한순간에 안도감을 느꼈다.
Everyone who had been distressed felt relieved in an instant.
In this context, '시달리던' is applied to describe ongoing struggles with issues or problems.