Korean phrase
억울해요. eo gul hae yo
Meaning
I feel wronged
When to use it
It means feeling wronged by an unfair outcome. It is a polite but emotional way to express that something feels unjust, often while seeking understanding or an explanation.
Example dialogue
오늘 발표 어떻게 됐어요? o neul pal pyo eo tteo ke twae sseo yo
How did today's presentation go?
준비는 다 했는데 다른 사람이 대신 발표해서 억울해요. chun bi neun ta haen neun de ta reun sa ra mi tae sin pal pyo hae seo eo gul hae yo
I had prepared everything, but someone else gave the presentation instead, so I feel wronged.