서운한

Both 서운하다 and 섭섭하다 express feelings of disappointment or regret. However, 서운하다 (seounhada) is often used when you feel let down by someone's actions or words, especially if you had certain expectations. It can also imply a sense of sadness or bitterness.

섭섭하다 (seopseopada) is generally a milder form of disappointment, often associated with a sense of missing someone or something, or feeling a bit sad that something isn't happening. It's less about being actively let down by someone and more about a general feeling of wistfulness.

Think of it this way: If a friend forgets your birthday, you might feel 서운하다. If a good friend moves far away, you might feel 섭섭하다.

You can use 서운한 (seounhan) like any other adjective. It modifies a noun.

For example:
• 서운한 마음 (seounhan maeum): a disappointed feeling / a feeling of regret.
• 서운한 표정 (seounhan pyojeong): a disappointed expression.
• 서운한 이야기 (seounhan iyagi): a disappointing story.

You can say someone 'is feeling 서운한,' but you wouldn't typically describe a person as '서운한' directly. You'd say:
• 제가 좀 서운해요 (jega jom seounhaeyo): I'm a little disappointed/sad.
• 그 사람이 서운해 보여요 (geu sarami seounhae boeoyo): That person looks disappointed.

서운한 (seounhan) itself is a descriptive adjective form. The formality depends on the verb ending you use with the base form 서운하다.

• 서운합니다 (seounhamnida): Formal/polite.
• 서운해요 (seounhaeyo): Standard polite.
• 서운해 (seounhae): Informal/casual.

Here's a good example:

친구가 약속을 취소해서 좀 서운한 마음이 들었어요.
(Chin-gu-ga yak-sok-eul chwi-so-hae-seo jom seounhan ma-eum-i deul-eo-sseo-yo.)
My friend canceled the appointment, so I felt a little disappointed/let down. (lit. a disappointed feeling arose.)

서운한 (seounhan) primarily describes feelings of disappointment or regret experienced by a person. You wouldn't say a '서운한 table.' However, you can describe a situation or an event as being disappointing, which then causes a 서운한 feeling in a person.

For example:
• 그 결과가 좀 서운했어요 (geu gyeol-gwa-ga jom seoun-haess-eo-yo): That result was a bit disappointing (causing disappointment).
• 영화가 기대만큼 재미없어서 서운했어요 (yeong-hwa-ga gi-dae-man-keum jae-mi-eop-seo-seo seoun-haess-eo-yo): The movie wasn't as fun as I expected, so I was disappointed.

There isn't one direct opposite, as it depends on the nuance of 서운한 you're focusing on.

If it's about being let down, then words like 기쁜 (gippeun - happy) or 만족스러운 (manjokseureoun - satisfactory/content) could be considered opposites.

If it's about regret, then perhaps 후련한 (huryeonhan - relieved) or 홀가분한 (holgabunhan - lighthearted, free of burdens).

Yes, if you want to express a stronger sense of disappointment or resentment, you might use:

• 억울하다 (eogurhada): to feel unfairly treated, wronged, or resentful.
• 분하다 (bunhada): to be angry, furious, or feel resentful, often due to injustice.

서운하다 is generally a milder and more personal feeling of being let down.

You can ask if someone feels disappointed using the base form 서운하다 (seounhada):

• 혹시 서운하세요? (hok-si seoun-ha-se-yo?): Are you perhaps disappointed?
• 뭐가 서운한데요? (mwo-ga seoun-han-de-yo?): What are you disappointed about? (informal/casual)
• 서운한 점 있으세요? (seounhan jeom isseu-se-yo?): Is there anything you're disappointed about? (lit. Do you have a disappointed point?)

While 서운한 (seounhan) primarily means disappointment, it can sometimes carry a nuance of sadness or longing when someone you expected to be there isn't, or when a planned gathering doesn't happen. However, if your main feeling is purely 'missing someone,' 보고 싶다 (bogo sipda - I miss you/want to see you) or 그립다 (geuripda - to long for/miss) are more appropriate.