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How do you say "sad" in Korean?
슬픈
seulpeun
In Korean, "sad" is 슬픈.
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Pronunciation
Seul-peun rhymes with soul-pun. The eu vowel ㅡ is neutral and tight, and peun rhymes with dune.
Writing and usage
슬픈 has two syllable blocks. The neutral ㅡ vowel combined with the soft p creates a melancholic tone.
Example sentence
슬픈 노래입니다.
It's a sad song.
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How to remember 슬픈
Seul-peun: seul sounds like your soul is sad. The tight eu vowel holds the sadness.
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Questions about 슬픈
How do you say "sad" in Korean?
In Korean, "sad" is 슬픈. It is a noun.
How is 슬픈 written in Korean?
슬픈 has two syllable blocks. The neutral ㅡ vowel combined with the soft p creates a melancholic tone.
How is 슬픈 used in a sentence?
Use 슬픈 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 슬픈 노래입니다. (It's a sad song.).
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