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조금 뒤처져도 힘내!jogeum dwicheojyeodo himnae!
Meaning
Keep going even if you fall a little behind!
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Breakdown of jogeum dwicheojyeodo himnae!
조금jogeum
a little
뒤처지다dwicheojida
to fall behind
힘내다himnaeda
to cheer up; keep going
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Questions & Answers about jogeum dwicheojyeodo himnae!
What does 조금 mean here?
조금 means a little, a bit, or slightly.
In this sentence, it softens the idea:
- 조금 뒤처져도 = even if you fall a little behind
- not far behind, just somewhat behind
So it makes the message feel more gentle and encouraging.
What does 뒤처지다 mean?
뒤처지다 means to fall behind, to lag behind, or to be left behind.
It can be used in many situations, such as:
- in school or work
- in progress toward a goal
- in a competition
- compared with other people
So in 조금 뒤처져도, the idea is:
- even if you’re a bit behind others
- even if your progress is slower
It does not usually mean simply to be late in the sense of arriving late to a place.
How is 뒤처져도 formed?