English–Korean
“painful” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkotongseureoptta
Example
그 소식을 듣고 마음이 고통스럽다.keu so si geul teut kko ma eu mi ko tong seu reop tta
After hearing the news, my heart aches.
How to say “painful” in Korean
“Painful” in Korean is 고통스럽다 (kotongseureoptta).
A state of intense physical or emotional suffering that feels difficult to endure.
Example sentences with 고통스럽다
밤새 통증 때문에 몸이 고통스럽다.pam sae tong jeung ttae mu ne mo mi ko tong seu reop tta
Because of the pain, my body ached all night.
Tips for using 고통스럽다
- English painful can sound mild, but this word usually signals suffering that is severe or emotionally heavy, so it fits tragic news and deep heartbreak better than a small inconvenience.