Korean word

안타까워하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationantakkawohada

Meaning

  • verbbe disappointed

Example

경기가 취소되어 팬들이 안타까워했다.kyeong gi ga chwi so doe eo paen deu ri an ta kka wo haet tta

The fans were disappointed that the game was canceled.

Illustration for 안타까워하다 (be disappointed)

More examples

나중에 그 기회를 안타까워할 것 같다.na jung e keu ki hoe reul an ta kka wo hal kkeot kat tta

I think I may later have regrets about that opportunity.

Core concept

Feeling the weight of an unfortunate situation or result, especially for someone involved.

Common phrases

  • 기회를 안타까워하다ki hoe reul an ta kka wo ha da

    be disappointed about an opportunity

  • 안타까워하는 마음an ta kka wo ha neun ma eum

    a feeling of regret

Similar words

아까워하다akkawohada: Feeling regret when a useful thing, chance, or time is wasted.
불쌍히 여기다pulssanghi yeogida: Feeling sorry for a person in a weak or difficult situation.
동정하다tongjeonghada: Responding to another person's suffering or trouble with heartfelt sympathy.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 사람의 처지나 결과를 보고 아쉽거나 안타깝게 느끼다.eo tteon i ri na sa ra mui cheo ji na kyeol gwa reul po go a swip kkeo na an ta kkap kke neu kki da

Word origin

This verb is built from a native Korean adjective for something regrettable or pitiful and a suffix that turns the feeling into an active verb.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect disappointment with their own unmet expectations, but this word commonly shows concern about someone else's difficult circumstances.

Other meanings

  • feel sorry forverb
  • regretverb

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