English–Korean
“misfortune” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpulhaeng
Example
그 가족은 불행을 겪고 있다.keu ka jo geun pul haeng eul kyeok kko it tta
The family is experiencing misfortune.
How to say “misfortune” in Korean
“Misfortune” in Korean is 불행 (pulhaeng).
A life weighed down by too little joy or satisfaction, with sadness or suffering following.
Example sentences with 불행
그 사건은 결국 많은 사람들에게 불행을 몰고 왔다.keu sa geo neun kyeol guk ma neun sa ram deu re ge pul haeng eul mol go wat tta
The event ultimately brought misfortune to many people.
Tips for using 불행
- In English, misfortune often suggests one unlucky event, while this word can also describe a person's ongoing unhappy circumstances.