English–Korean
“tragedy” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpigeuk
Example
그 영화의 결말은 정말 비극이었다.keu yeong hwa ui kyeol ma reun cheong mal pi geu gi eot tta
The ending of that movie was truly a tragedy.
How to say “tragedy” in Korean
“Tragedy” in Korean is 비극 (pigeuk).
A serious event or ending shaped by dramatic suffering or major loss.
Example sentences with 비극
전쟁으로 많은 사람들이 비극을 겪었다.cheon jaeng eu ro ma neun sa ram deu ri pi geu geul kyeo kkeot tta
Many people experienced tragedy because of the war.
Tips for using 비극
- In casual speech, it can describe a small setback humorously, but in formal contexts it usually suggests serious suffering or loss.