English–Korean

“be disappointed” in Korean

Korean

Also안타까워하다 (antakkawohada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsilmanghada

Example

시험 결과를 보고 실망했어요.si heom kyeol gwa reul po go sil mang hae sseo yo

I was disappointed when I saw the test results.

Illustration for 실망하다 (be disappointed)

How to say “be disappointed” in Korean

“Be disappointed” in Korean is 실망하다 (silmanghada).

An expected result misses the mark and causes a sense of loss or discouragement.

Full entry for 실망하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 실망하다

친구의 말에 실망했어요.chin gu ui ma re sil mang hae sseo yo

I was disappointed by my friend's words.

Tips for using 실망하다

  • Disappointment centers on an unwanted result, while frustration centers on difficulty or blockage, so this verb is not the best match for every bad experience.

Other Korean words for “be disappointed”

경기가 취소되어 팬들이 안타까워했다.kyeong gi ga chwi so doe eo paen deu ri an ta kka wo haet tta

The fans were disappointed that the game was canceled.

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