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애써 (adverb)

With effort or painstakingly (implying struggle).

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ae' as 'ACHE.' When you do something '애써' (aesseo), your heart or guts 'ACHE' because you are trying so hard...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '애써' for fun activities. → 열심히

Confusing '애써' with '에서'. → 애써

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