아까워서

This is the 18998th most frequent Korean word.


아까워서

"아까워서" means "because it's too precious or a waste."


In this sentence, '아까워서' conveys the idea of feeling regretful or resistant to throwing something valuable away. It expresses the reason for watering the flower.

예쁜 꽃이 시들어서 버리기 아까워서 물을 줬어요.

The beautiful flower was wilting, and because it felt wasteful to throw it away, I watered it.


Here, '아까워서' is used to explain the sense of not wanting to lose or waste an opportunity, prompting an immediate action.

좋은 기회가 있었는데 놓치기 아까워서 바로 결정했어요.

There was a good opportunity, and because it felt wasteful to miss it, I made a quick decision.


In this context, '아까워서' expresses the sentiment of wanting to share something valuable or enjoyable instead of keeping it solely for oneself.

맛있는 케이크를 사왔는데 혼자 먹기 아까워서 친구를 초대했어요.

I bought a delicious cake, and because it felt wasteful to eat it alone, I invited a friend.