B1 adjective intermediate

심하다

[simhada]

Meaning: harsh, severe

What does 심하다 mean?

심하다 [simhada] is an adjective meaning "harsh, severe". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 심하다 [simhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

아까 진수한테 괜히 심한 말을 했어요.

I said harsh words to Jinsu for no reason earlier.

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How to Use 심하다 in Conversation

Korean adjectives like 심하다 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.

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