When to use sad in Korean

When to use it

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. 집에 혼자 있으면 슬픔을 느껴요.

   I feel sadness when I am alone at home.

2. 학교에서 친구가 전학 가서 슬픔이 컸어요.

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

3. 공원에서 비를 보니 슬픔이 왔어요.

   When I saw the rain in the park, I felt sadness.

4. 엄마와 이야기하면서 제 슬픔을 말했어요.

   I talked about my sadness while speaking with my mom.

5. 가게에서 좋아하는 컵이 깨져서 슬픔을 느꼈어요.

   I felt sadness because my favorite cup broke at the store.

6. 여행이 끝나서 작은 슬픔이 있어요.

   I feel a little sadness because the trip is over.