“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.
속어 (sogeo) means “slang” or “colloquial language.” It refers to informal words or expressions that are commonly used in everyday speech but may not be appropriate in formal settings
Types of Slang in Korean:
속어 (Slang) → General informal language used by many people.
은어 (Eoneo) → Secret words or jargon used by specific groups.
비속어 (Bisogeo) → Vulgar or coarse language that lacks refinement.
For example, 꿀잼 (kkuljaem) is a popular slang term meaning “super fun” (literally “honey fun”).
see : Slang
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.