Korean word

뉘우치다

Pronunciation

Romanizationnwiuchida

Meaning

  • verbregret

Example

나는 이제야 잘못을 뉘우쳤다.na neun i je ya chal mo seul nwi u cheot tta

I finally regretted my mistake.

Illustration for 뉘우치다 (regret)

More examples

그는 자신의 행동을 보고 눈물을 흘리며 뉘우치고 있었다.keu neun cha si nui haeng dong eul po go nun mu reul heul li myeo nwi u chi go i sseot tta

He was remorseful, shedding tears as he looked at his own actions.

Core concept

Looking back on a serious mistake with a changed heart and the resolve to act better.

Common phrases

  • 마음속으로 뉘우치다ma eum so geu ro nwi u chi da

    regret inwardly

  • 깊이 뉘우치다ki pi nwi u chi da

    deeply regret

Similar words

반성하다panseonghada: Examines personal actions, recognizes mistakes, and tries to improve.
사과하다sagwahada: Admits wrongdoing to someone and asks for forgiveness or understanding.
후회하다huhoehada: Feels sorry about a past action or choice that cannot be changed.

Definition in Korean

과거의 잘못을 깊이 반성하고 마음을 바꾸어 행동을 바로잡으려는 뜻의 동사.kwa geo ui chal mo seul ki pi pan seong ha go ma eu meul pa kku eo haeng dong eul pa ro ja beu ryeo neun tteu sui tong sa

Word origin

The word belongs to native Korean vocabulary, while the history of its internal parts is not certain enough to explain reliably.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it suits sincere remorse more than a quick apology for a small mistake, so it signals that the speaker accepts responsibility.

Related words

  • 뉘우침nwiuchimremorsenoun

Word lists with this word