Korean word

슬프다

Pronunciation

Romanizationseulpeuda

Meaning

  • adjectivesad

Example

그가 떠나서 슬퍼요.keu ga tteo na seo seul peo yo

I'm sad because he left.

Illustration for 슬프다 (sad)

More examples

그 영화는 너무 슬펐어요.keu yeong hwa neun neo mu seul peo sseo yo

The movie was very sad.

Core concept

The quiet emotional hurt and emptiness that come when something important is lost.

Common phrases

  • 슬픈 표정seul peun pyo jeong

    sad expression

  • 너무 슬프다neo mu seul peu da

    very sad

Similar words

속상하다sokssanghada: Emotional upset caused by a disappointing event, mistake, or broken promise.
섭섭하다seopsseopada: A lonely, disappointed feeling when a goodbye or unmet expectation leaves something missing.
우울하다uulhada: A low mood marked by little energy or interest in ordinary activities.
아쉽다aswiptta: Disappointment that remains when a desired opportunity or result is just out of reach.

Definition in Korean

마음이 아프고 상실감이나 허탈감을 느껴 표정이나 기분이 가라앉을 때 쓰는 형용사.ma eu mi a peu go sang sil ga mi na heo tal ga meul neu kkyeo pyo jeong i na ki bu ni ka ra an jeul ttae sseu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

슬프다 (seulpeuda, "sad") is a native Korean word whose older use already described a sorrowful state.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use sad for a temporary feeling, not only for a person's general character, and this word works the same way.

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