B2 verb intermediate

우려하다

[uryeohada]

Meaning: to be concerned about; to worry

What does 우려하다 mean?

우려하다 [uryeohada] is a verb meaning "to be concerned about; to worry". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. 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 우려하다 [uryeohada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

이에 대해 야당은 재정 건전성 악화를 우려하며 세출 구조 개혁을 요구하고 있습니다.

In response, the opposition is demanding reform of the expenditure structure, expressing concerns about the deterioration of fiscal soundness.

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How to Use 우려하다 in Conversation

As a verb, 우려하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.

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