English–Korean

“regrettable” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationantakkaptta

Example

그 영화가 취소돼서 정말 안타깝다.keu yeong hwa ga chwi so dwae seo cheong mal an ta kkap tta

It's really regrettable that the movie was canceled.

Illustration for 안타깝다 (regrettable)

How to say “regrettable” in Korean

“Regrettable” in Korean is 안타깝다 (antakkaptta).

A hoped-for outcome does not happen, leaving a painful sense of regret.

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

Example sentences with 안타깝다

이 기회를 놓친 것이 참 안타깝다.i ki hoe reul no chin keo si cham an ta kkap tta

It is such a shame that this opportunity was missed.

Tips for using 안타깝다

  • In conversation, it often carries sympathy for people affected by a disappointing result, making it warmer than a bare statement that something is unfortunate.

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