English–Korean
“feel hurt” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationseounhada
Example
그는 내 이야기를 듣지 않아 서운했어요.keu neun nae i ya gi reul teut jji a na seo un hae sseo yo
I felt hurt because he didn't listen to my story.
How to say “feel hurt” in Korean
“Feel hurt” in Korean is 서운하다 (seounhada).
A small emotional sting caused by not receiving the care, response, or attention that was expected.
Example sentences with 서운하다
선물이 기대보다 작아서 좀 서운했어요.seon mu ri ki dae bo da cha ga seo chom seo un hae sseo yo
I felt a little hurt because the gift was smaller than I expected.
Tips for using 서운하다
- In conversation, it often signals quiet disappointment rather than anger, which makes it useful for expressing hurt without making a strong accusation.