“속상하다” (sok-sang-ha-da) means “to be upset” or “to feel distressed.” It describes a feeling of frustration, disappointment, or emotional pain.
Breaking It Down:
속 (sok) – Inside / Heart / Mind
상하다 (sang-ha-da) – To be hurt / To be damaged
Example Sentences:
시험 결과가 좋지 않아서 속상해요. (si-heom gyeol-gwa-ga jo-ji an-a-seo sok-sang-hae-yo.) – I’m upset because my test results weren’t good.
친구와 싸워서 속상해요. (chin-gu-wa ssa-wo-seo sok-sang-hae-yo.) – I feel distressed because I had a fight with my friend.
그 말을 들으니까 정말 속상해요. (geu mal-eul deu-reu-ni-kka jeong-mal sok-sang-hae-yo.) – I’m really hurt after hearing those words.
속상한 일이 많아서 기분이 좋지 않아요. (sok-sang-han il-i man-a-seo gi-bun-i jo-ji an-a-yo.) – I have a lot of upsetting things happening, so I’m not feeling great.
속상하지만 괜찮아질 거야. (sok-sang-ha-ji-man gwaen-chan-a-jil geo-ya.) – It’s upsetting, but things will get better.
This word is commonly used when expressing emotional distress or frustration.