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How do you say "im sad" in Korean?
슬퍼요
seulpeoyo
In Korean, "im sad" is 슬퍼요 (seulpeoyo).
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Pronunciation
"Seulpeoyo" flows as one smooth word, with the stress dipping gently on "seul" and trailing softly at the end.
Writing and usage
슬퍼요 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
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How to remember 슬퍼요
Seulpeoyo sounds like "soul, pay, oh" — your soul pays a little price today, feeling sad.
Related words
- im happy 난 행복해. nan haengbokhae.
- im scared 무서워요 museowoyo
- im angry 화가 났어요 hwaga nasseoyo
- im excited 기대돼요 gidaedwaeyo
- im nervous 긴장돼요 ginjangdwaeyo
- im worried 걱정돼요 geokjeongdwaeyo
- im confused 혼란스러워요 honranseureowoyo
- im bored 심심해요 simsimhaeyo
- im in love 사랑에 빠졌어 sarange ppajyeosseo
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Questions about 슬퍼요
How do you pronounce 슬퍼요?
"Seulpeoyo" flows as one smooth word, with the stress dipping gently on "seul" and trailing softly at the end.
Is 슬퍼요 formal or casual?
슬퍼요 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.
How is 슬퍼요 written in Korean?
슬퍼요 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as seulpeoyo.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Im sad" in other languages
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