Korean word

유감

Pronunciation

Romanizationyugam

Meaning

  • nounpity

Example

정말 유감입니다.cheong mal yu ga mim ni da

It's really a pity.

Illustration for 유감 (pity)

More examples

그의 사과에도 불구하고 유감이 남았다.keu ui sa gwa e do pul gu ha go yu ga mi na mat tta

Despite his apology, some regret still remained.

Core concept

A lingering sense that an unfortunate outcome leaves something to regret.

Common phrases

  • 유감이 남다yu ga mi nam tta

    have lingering regret

  • 유감을 토로하다yu ga meul to ro ha da

    express regret

Similar words

아쉬움aswium: A sense of disappointment when something nearly succeeds but does not fully work out.
안타까움antakkaum: A sorrowful feeling of sympathy for someone facing an unfortunate situation.
섭섭함seopsseopam: A lonely feeling of hurt and disappointment after a trusted person lets someone down.

Definition in Korean

마음에 아쉬움이나 안타까움이 남아 있는 상태나 느낌.ma eu me a swi u mi na an ta kka u mi na ma in neun sang tae na neu kkim

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines the ideas of something left behind and regret, linking its form to a feeling that remains after an unfortunate event.

Usage tips

  • English pity can suggest compassion for another person, while this word often focuses on regret about an unfortunate situation.

Other meanings

  • regretnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 유감스럽다yugamseureopttaregrettableadjective

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