How to say sad in Korean

Meaning

Sadness (슬픔) is the feeling you have when something hurts your heart or makes you unhappy. Use this word when you talk about a strong sad feeling, not just a small bad mood. You can say you feel sadness, have sadness, or see sadness in someone.

Example sentences

1. 친구와 싸워서 슬픔이 들었어요.

   I felt sadness after fighting with a friend.

2. 엄마가 아프다고 하니까 슬픔이 들어요.

   I feel sad when mom says she's sick.

3. 친구가 전학 가서 슬픔이 컸어요.

   My sadness was big because my friend moved to a new school.

4. 좋아하는 책을 읽다가 슬픔이 들었어요.

   I felt sad while reading my favorite book.