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"What a shame!" in Korean: 아쉽네요
아쉽네요aswimneyo
What a shame! in Korean is 아쉽네요 (aswimneyo). 아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame.
What a shame!: starting the exchange
벌써 가세요? 아쉽네요.beolsseo gaseyo? aswimneyo.
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How to pronounce 아쉽네요
Say it
aswimneyo
/aswimnejo/
아쉽네요 is read aswimneyo. In 정말 아쉽네요, read the full phrase as jeongmal aswimneyo.
"What a shame!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아쉽네요aswimneyo | What a shame! The inventory form for what a shame!. | The inventory form for what a shame!. |
| 정말 아쉽네요jeongmal aswimneyo | what a real shame 아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame. | 아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame. |
How to use 아쉽네요 in real life
- 1What a shame!: starting the exchange
벌써 가세요? 아쉽네요.
beolsseo gaseyo? aswimneyo.
Are you leaving already? What a shame.
아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame.
- 2What a shame!: adding useful context
오늘 못 만난다니 아쉽네요.
oneul mot mannandani aswimneyo.
It is a shame that we cannot meet today.
This sentence places 아쉽네요 in a complete exchange.
- 3What a shame!: a different conversation
표가 없어서 아쉽네요.
pyoga eopseoseo aswimneyo.
It is a shame there are no tickets.
This sentence places 아쉽네요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아쉽네요
Incorrect: 벌써 가으세요? 아쉽네요.
Correct: 벌써 가세요? 아쉽네요.
When practicing what a shame, the vowel-final 가 stem takes 세요 directly, without 으. The complete correction is 벌써 가세요? 아쉽네요.
Incorrect: 표이 없어서 아쉽네요.
Correct: 표가 없어서 아쉽네요.
When practicing what a shame, 표 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 표가, not 표이.
Good to know
아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 아쉽네요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
벌써 가세요? 아쉽네요.
beolsseo gaseyo? aswimneyo.
Are you leaving already? What a shame.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘 못 만난다니 아쉽네요.
oneul mot mannandani aswimneyo.
It is a shame that we cannot meet today.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "What a shame!" in Korean
What does 아쉽네요 mean?
What a shame! in Korean is 아쉽네요 (aswimneyo). 아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame.
When should I say 정말 아쉽네요?
아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame.
How does 정말 아쉽네요 differ from the basic expression?
정말 아쉽네요 means “what a real shame”. 아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame.
Can I use 아쉽네요 in a full sentence?
벌써 가세요? 아쉽네요. means “Are you leaving already? What a shame.” 아쉽네요 expresses regret or disappointment; it does not mean someone should feel moral shame.
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