Korean word

안타깝다

Pronunciation

Romanizationantakkaptta

Meaning

  • adjectiveregrettable

Example

그 영화가 취소돼서 정말 안타깝다.keu yeong hwa ga chwi so dwae seo cheong mal an ta kkap tta

It's really regrettable that the movie was canceled.

Illustration for 안타깝다 (regrettable)

More examples

이 기회를 놓친 것이 참 안타깝다.i ki hoe reul no chin keo si cham an ta kkap tta

It is such a shame that this opportunity was missed.

Core concept

A hoped-for outcome does not happen, leaving a painful sense of regret.

Common phrases

  • 진짜 안타깝다chin jja an ta kkap tta

    a real shame

  • 참 안타깝다cham an ta kkap tta

    such a shame

Similar words

아쉽다aswiptta: A chance that falls just short leaves a sense of regret.
아깝다akkaptta: Losing something useful or valuable feels like a waste.
섭섭하다seopsseopada: A parting or unmet hope leaves lingering sadness and emptiness.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 기대와 다르게 안 되어 유감스럽고 마음이 아픈 상태를 나타내는 형용사eo tteon i ri ki dae wa ta reu ge an toe eo yu gam seu reop kko ma eu mi a peun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This is a native Korean word whose deeper historical origin is uncertain, so its meaning is best learned as regret joined with emotional pain.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it often carries sympathy for people affected by a disappointing result, making it warmer than a bare statement that something is unfortunate.

Other meanings

  • feel sorry foradjective
  • feel bad aboutadjective

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