WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “밥01” · Linked dictionary word
밥 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 벌다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 밥(을) 벌다
- 밥을 벌다
- 밥 벌다
English rendering earn one’s food Literal translation: “earn rice”
Meaning 1
일정한 노력을 들여서 먹을 것이나 대가를 얻다.
To obtain food or payment through a certain amount of effort.
Dictionary example 1
흉년에는 추수기에도 밥 벌기가 어렵다.
In a famine year, even harvest time makes it hard to earn one’s food.
Dictionary example 2
밥 벌어 먹고살기가 이렇게 어려워서야 원.
Honestly, making a living should not be this hard.
