Korean · Emotions & Feelings
슬프다
seulpeuda
Sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling unhappy.
Example
그 소식을 듣고 슬펐어요.
I was sad to hear that news.
Etymology
'슬프다' (seulpeuda) is rooted in native Korean language, expressing deep sadness or grief, with historical uses depicted in various emotional contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'슬프다' is used in both spoken and written forms across various registers, comprehensible in all regional dialects.
Literary Heritage
Featured in literature and songs reflecting sorrow and the human condition.