Indonesian · Emotions & Feelings
sedih
Sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling unhappy.
Example
Kenapa kamu kelihatan sedih?
Why do you look sad?
Etymology
'Sedih' comes from Old Malay, retaining its meaning of 'sad' in both contemporary Malay and Indonesian. It reflects a universal human emotion.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sedih' is commonly used in spoken language and in writing, appropriate for both formal and informal discussions of emotions in Indonesia.