English–Korean

“depressed” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationuulhada

Example

요즘 기분이 우울해요.yo jeum ki bu ni u ul hae yo

I feel depressed these days.

Illustration for 우울하다 (depressed)

How to say “depressed” in Korean

“Depressed” in Korean is 우울하다 (uulhada).

A heavy, lowered mood that drains the desire to act or talk.

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

Example sentences with 우울하다

그는 항상 우울한 표정을 하고 있다.keu neun hang sang u ul han pyo jeong eul ha go it tta

He always wears a gloomy expression.

Tips for using 우울하다

  • English depressed can describe both ordinary low spirits and a clinical condition, so context matters when translating 우울하다 (uulhada, "to feel depressed").

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