우울하다(u-ul-ha-da, uulhada)
우울하다 describes a state of feeling heavy-hearted, sad, and down.
Nuances
- Indicates deeper, more persistent sadness than simple sadness
- Covers a range from mild melancholy to severe depression
- Primarily used to describe inner emotional states
When to use
daily conversation, written language, expressing emotions
In context
우울하다 is an adjective used to describe someone's emotional state, often with the subject as the feeling experiencer. It fits naturally in both casual and formal contexts, e.g., '기분이 우울하다' (feel depressed).