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"I'm sorry to hear that" in Korean: 정말 안됐어요
정말 안됐어요jeongmal andwaesseoyo
I'm sorry to hear that in Korean is 정말 안됐어요 (jeongmal andwaesseoyo). 정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility.
I'm sorry to hear that: starting the exchange
감기에 걸렸어요? 정말 안됐어요.gamgie geollyeosseoyo? jeongmal andwaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 정말 안됐어요
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jeongmal andwaesseoyo
/tɕʌŋmal antwɛs͈ʌjo/
정말 안됐어요 is read jeongmal andwaesseoyo. In 마음이 아프네요, read the full phrase as maeumi apeuneyo.
"I'm sorry to hear that" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 정말 안됐어요jeongmal andwaesseoyo | I'm sorry to hear that The inventory form for i'm sorry to hear that. | The inventory form for i'm sorry to hear that. |
| 마음이 아프네요maeumi apeuneyo | that hurts to hear 정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility. | 정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility. |
How to use 정말 안됐어요 in real life
- 1I'm sorry to hear that: starting the exchange
감기에 걸렸어요? 정말 안됐어요.
gamgie geollyeosseoyo? jeongmal andwaesseoyo.
You caught a cold? I am sorry to hear that.
정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility.
- 2I'm sorry to hear that: adding useful context
시험에 떨어졌다니 정말 안됐어요.
siheome tteoreojyeotdani jeongmal andwaesseoyo.
I am sorry to hear that you failed the exam.
This sentence places 정말 안됐어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm sorry to hear that: a different conversation
여행이 취소됐다니 정말 안됐어요.
yeohaengi chwisodwaetdani jeongmal andwaesseoyo.
I am sorry to hear that the trip was canceled.
This sentence places 정말 안됐어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 정말 안됐어요
Incorrect: 여행가 취소됐다니 정말 안됐어요.
Correct: 여행이 취소됐다니 정말 안됐어요.
When practicing i'm sorry to hear that, 여행 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 여행이, not 여행가.
Incorrect: 감기에 걸렸어요? 정말 안됐어요이에요.
Correct: 감기에 걸렸어요? 정말 안됐어요.
When practicing i'm sorry to hear that, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 감기에 걸렸어요? 정말 안됐어요.
Good to know
정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 정말 안됐어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
감기에 걸렸어요? 정말 안됐어요.
gamgie geollyeosseoyo? jeongmal andwaesseoyo.
You caught a cold? I am sorry to hear that.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
시험에 떨어졌다니 정말 안됐어요.
siheome tteoreojyeotdani jeongmal andwaesseoyo.
I am sorry to hear that you failed the exam.
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Common questions about "I'm sorry to hear that" in Korean
What does 정말 안됐어요 mean?
I'm sorry to hear that in Korean is 정말 안됐어요 (jeongmal andwaesseoyo). 정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility.
When should I say 마음이 아프네요?
정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility.
How does 마음이 아프네요 differ from the basic expression?
마음이 아프네요 means “that hurts to hear”. 정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility.
Can I use 정말 안됐어요 in a full sentence?
감기에 걸렸어요? 정말 안됐어요. means “You caught a cold? I am sorry to hear that.” 정말 안됐어요 expresses sympathy for bad news; 죄송합니다 instead apologizes for one’s own responsibility.
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