The expression 속이 상하다 (sok-i sang-ha-da) means “to feel upset, distressed, or emotionally hurt.” It is often used when someone feels deeply hurt by words, actions, or difficult situations.
Example Sentences:
친구의 말 때문에 속이 상해요. (chin-gu-ui mal ttae-mun-e sok-i sang-hae-yo.) – I’m upset because of what my friend said.
속상한 일이 있어서 기분이 좋지 않아요. (sok-sang-han il-i it-seo-seo gi-bun-i jo-ji an-a-yo.) – Something upsetting happened, so I don’t feel good.
시험을 망쳐서 속이 상했어요. (si-heom-eul mang-chyeo-seo sok-i sang-haess-eo-yo.) – I messed up my exam, so I feel really upset.
속이 상할 때는 좋은 음악을 들으세요. (sok-i sang-hal ttae-neun jo-eun eum-ak-eul deu-reu-se-yo.) – When you’re upset, listen to good music.
속상한 일이 많지만 힘내세요! (sok-sang-han il-i man-ji-man him-nae-se-yo!) – There are many upsetting things, but stay strong!
The polite form of 속이 상하다 is 속이 상해요 (sok-i sang-hae-yo), and it is often used in everyday conversations when expressing emotional distress.