Finnish · Emotions & Feelings
Surullinen
Sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling unhappy.
Example
Hän oli surullinen uutisesta.
She was sad about the news.
Etymology
'Surullinen' derives from 'suru' (sorrow) with an old Proto-Finnic root, reflecting emotional states in the language. The word encapsulates themes of sadness.
How & Where It’s Used
'Surullinen' is commonly used in both spoken and written Finnish, suitable for describing emotions in both formal and informal contexts, without significant regional differences.