English–Korean
“circumstances” in Korean
How to say “circumstances” in Korean
“Circumstances” in Korean is 사정 (sajeong).
The personal or outside conditions behind a decision, action, or change of plan.
Example sentences with 사정
동료가 제 사정을 봐줘서 하루 휴가를 얻었어요.tong nyo ga che sa jeong eul pwa jwo seo ha ru hyu ga reul eo deo sseo yo
My colleague took my circumstances into account, so I got a day off.
Tips for using 사정
- In conversation, this word can explain a change of plans without requiring the speaker to share private details.
Other Korean words for “circumstances”
그는 어려운 신세에 놓여 있다.keu neun eo ryeo un sin se e no yeo it tta
He is in difficult circumstances.
그의 사연을 들으니 마음이 아팠어요.keu ui sa yeo neul teu reu ni ma eu mi a pa sseo yo
Hearing about his circumstances made my heart ache.
개인적인 여건으로 참석하기 어렵습니다.kae in jeo gin yeo geo neu ro cham seo ka gi eo ryeop sseum ni da
It is difficult for me to attend because of personal circumstances.
그는 사건의 정황을 자세히 설명했다.keu neun sa geo nui cheong hwang eul cha se hi seol myeong haet tta
He explained the circumstances of the case in detail.
오늘은 형편이 안 좋아요.o neu reun hyeong pyeo ni an cho a yo
The circumstances aren't good today.