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Korean idiom be ill-fated

Idioms linked to “살05” · Linked dictionary word

살 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 세다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 살(이) 세다
  • 살이 세다
  • 살 세다

English rendering be ill-fated Literal translation: “one’s malign influence is strong”

Meaning 1

일가친척 사이에 띠앗이 없다.

For relatives to lack affection for one another.

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Meaning 2

운수가 나쁘다.

To have bad luck.

Dictionary example 1

결혼한 남자마다 단명을 하니 참으로 살이 센 여자다.

Every man she married died young; she is truly ill-fated.

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“살이 세다” — be ill-fated: For relatives to lack affection for one another.
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