슬프다(seul-peu-da, seulpeuda)
'슬프다' is an adjective used to describe feelings of sadness or emotional pain.
Nuances
- Includes not only sadness but also pity or regret.
- Used mainly to describe inner emotional states.
- Intensity can vary depending on the degree of sadness.
When to use
Expressing emotions, Everyday conversation, Literary works
In context
'슬프다' is an adjective expressing the subject’s emotional state. It conjugates like regular descriptive verbs (adjectives) in Korean and is used naturally in both formal and informal contexts, usually describing people or situations.