This is the 4837th most frequent Korean word.
과제다
"To be a task or assignment."
In this sentence, '과제다' (as '과제' in conjugated form) refers to a school assignment or task given to a student. The word describes the subject (assignment), which was difficult.
이번 과제는 어려웠다.
This assignment was difficult.
Here, '과제다' is used to label a significant task or challenge that has societal importance, emphasizing a broader context beyond academics.
그녀의 프로젝트는 중요한 사회적 과제다.
Her project is an important social task.
In this example, '과제다' refers to a responsibility or challenge that a group faces, which requires resolution, showing its versatility in usage.