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Korean learner dictionary

안타깝다

antakkapda · feeling sorry

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71499
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 안타깝따, 안타까운, 안타까워, 안타까우니, 안타깝씀니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    뜻대로 되지 않거나 보기에 가엾고 불쌍해서 가슴이 아프고 답답하다.

    English: feeling sorry — Feeling sad and frustrated because something does not work out as planned or someone looks pitiful and pathetic.

    Examples

    • 안타까운 경기.
    • 안타까운 광경.
    • 안타까운 눈물.
    • 안타까운 생각.
    • 안타까운 심정.
    • 안타까운 표정.
Categories
인간 > 감정 · 감정, 기분 표현하기