When discussing negative emotions in Korean, you'll often encounter nouns that combine a feeling with a general word for 'sense' or 'feeling'. 실망감 (sil-mang-gam) is one such word, specifically referring to a 'sense of disappointment'.
The root word is 실망 (sil-mang), which means 'disappointment'. Adding -감 (-gam) transforms it into the feeling or sense of that emotion. This suffix is commonly attached to other negative emotion words like 좌절감 (jwa-jeol-gam, 'sense of frustration') or 부담감 (bu-dam-gam, 'sense of burden').
Understanding this pattern helps you recognize and build vocabulary for emotional states. So, while 실망 means disappointment, 실망감 emphasizes the internal, felt experience of that disappointment.
Aussprachehilfe
- Not differentiating between '실망' (disappointment as an event or general concept) and '실망감' (the *feeling* of disappointment).
- Mispronouncing the 'ㄹ' (r/l sound) at the beginning of '실' (sil) – it's a flap 'r' sound when between vowels, but a more clear 'l' sound when at the beginning of a word or as a final consonant.
Beispiele nach Niveau
시험 결과 때문에 실망감이 컸어요.
I felt a great sense of disappointment because of the test results.
그녀의 말에서 실망감이 느껴졌어요.
I sensed disappointment in her words.
기대했던 만큼 성과가 나오지 않아 실망감이 들었습니다.
I felt a sense of disappointment because the results weren't as good as I expected.
친구의 약속 취소에 실망감이 컸지만 이해하려고 노력했어요.
I was very disappointed when my friend canceled, but I tried to understand.
경기에서 지고 나서 선수들은 실망감을 감추지 못했습니다.
After losing the game, the players couldn't hide their disappointment.
실망감은 잠시뿐이었고, 우리는 다시 힘을 냈어요.
The disappointment was only temporary, and we regained our strength.
계속되는 실패에 실망감이 쌓여갔어요.
Disappointment accumulated with continuous failures.
그의 무책임한 행동에 대한 실망감이 컸습니다.
I felt a great sense of disappointment about his irresponsible behavior.
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Which of these expresses disappointment?
'실망스러워요' directly means 'I'm disappointed,' which relates to a sense of disappointment.
If your friend didn't come to your party, how might you feel?
Not having a friend come to a party would likely make you feel disappointed.
Which word is similar in meaning to 'bad feeling' when something doesn't go well?
When something doesn't go well, you often feel 'disappointment' or a 'bad feeling'.
When you get a present you really wanted, you feel '실망감'.
If you get a present you really wanted, you would feel happy, not a 'sense of disappointment' (실망감).
If your favorite team loses a game, you might feel '실망감'.
It's common to feel a 'sense of disappointment' (실망감) when your favorite team loses.
Having '실망감' means you are very happy.
'실망감' means a 'sense of disappointment', which is the opposite of being very happy.
그녀는 승진에서 제외되었다는 소식을 듣고 큰 ___을(를) 느꼈다.
Context indicates a negative feeling after not getting promoted, so '실망감' (disappointment) is the best fit.
시험 결과가 기대 이하여서 학생들은 ___에 빠졌다.
A disappointing test result would lead to '실망감' (disappointment).
오랜 친구의 갑작스러운 변절은 나에게 깊은 ___을(를) 안겨주었다.
A friend's betrayal would naturally cause '실망감' (disappointment).
'실망감'은 주로 긍정적인 감정을 나타낼 때 사용된다.
'실망감' refers to a negative feeling of disappointment.
친구가 약속을 어겼을 때 '실망감'을 느낄 수 있다.
Breaking a promise is a common reason to feel '실망감' (disappointment).
기대했던 결과보다 더 좋은 결과가 나왔을 때 '실망감'을 느낀다.
When results are better than expected, one would feel positive emotions, not '실망감' (disappointment).
Listen for the feeling in her voice.
What was the cause of the disappointment?
What did they decide to do after feeling disappointment?
Read this aloud:
저는 프로젝트가 실패했을 때 큰 실망감을 느꼈어요.
Focus: 실망감 (sil-mang-gam), 느꼈어요 (neu-kkyeo-sseo-yo)
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사람들에게 실망감을 안겨주고 싶지 않아요.
Focus: 안겨주고 (an-gyeo-ju-go), 싶지 않아요 (sip-ji a-na-yo)
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Read this aloud:
실망감은 성공으로 가는 길의 일부일 뿐이에요.
Focus: 일부일 뿐이에요 (il-bu-il ppun-i-e-yo)
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Beispiel
시험 결과에 큰 실망감을 느꼈어요.
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A2To accept, to embrace, to take in.
아파하다
A2To feel pain or sorrow.
감탄스럽다
A2To be admirable or wonderful; to inspire awe.
감탄
A2Admiration or marvel; a feeling of wonder.
감탄하다
A2To admire or to marvel; to express wonder.
기특하다
B1Admirable for a good deed or thought; commendable.
충고
B1Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action; advice.
애정
B1Affection; a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
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B2To be tender, fond, or wistful.
살갑다
B2To be warm, friendly, affectionate.
