불행하다 در ۳۰ ثانیه
- 불행하다 means 'to be unhappy' or 'unfortunate,' combining the roots for 'not' and 'fortune.' It is used for serious, long-term states rather than temporary moods.
- The word is an adjective, conjugating to 불행해요 in polite speech and 불행한 when it is used to modify a noun like 'news' or 'life.'
- Commonly heard in K-dramas, news reports, and literature, it carries a heavy emotional weight and often refers to tragic fates or societal hardships.
- A key adverbial form is 불행하게도 (unfortunately), used to introduce negative information or tragic turns in a story or conversation.
The Korean word 불행하다 (bul-haeng-ha-da) is a profound adjective that translates to 'to be unhappy' or 'to be unfortunate.' To truly grasp its depth, one must look at its linguistic roots. It is composed of the Hanja (Sino-Korean characters) 불 (不), meaning 'not' or 'no,' and 행 (幸), meaning 'good fortune' or 'happiness.' Thus, at its core, 불행하다 describes a state where the 'blessing' or 'luck' of life is absent. Unlike the word 슬프다 (seul-peu-da), which refers to the transient emotion of sadness, 불행하다 often suggests a more persistent condition, a tragic fate, or a deep-seated lack of fulfillment in one's circumstances.
- Situational Usage
- This word is frequently used when discussing one's overall life satisfaction or a series of tragic events. If someone loses their job, their health, and a loved one in a short span, they might be described as 불행한 사람 (an unfortunate person). It is less about a momentary frown and more about the heavy weight of life's hardships.
돈이 많다고 해서 반드시 행복한 것은 아니며, 가난하다고 해서 반드시 불행한 것도 아니다.
In Korean culture, the concept of bok (복) or 'blessing' is central to a good life. Therefore, being bul-haeng is seen as the absence of this cosmic favor. You will hear this word in news reports discussing societal tragedies, in classic literature exploring the human condition, and in deep, late-night conversations between friends about their life paths. It carries a certain weight that other emotion-words lack, often implying that the unhappiness is tied to external factors or destiny rather than just an internal mood.
- Formal vs. Informal
- While you can use it in daily speech, it sounds quite serious. In casual conversation, people might use lighter terms like 기분이 안 좋다 (the mood is not good) or 우울하다 (to be depressed/blue). 불행하다 is reserved for significant life assessments or describing truly tragic circumstances.
불행하게도 우리는 그 기회를 놓치고 말았습니다.
It is also worth noting that 불행하다 is an adjective (descriptive verb in Korean grammar), meaning it functions differently from action verbs. You describe a state or a person with it. In poetic contexts, it is often paired with themes of unrequited love, lost youth, or the harshness of winter, symbolizing a period of lack or suffering. Understanding this word helps learners navigate the more emotional and philosophical side of the Korean language, moving beyond simple 'good' or 'bad' feelings into the realm of existential state.
- Comparative Nuance
- Compare 불행하다 to 안타깝다. While 불행하다 is about the state of being unhappy, 안타깝다 is used when you feel bad for someone else's situation or when something is a pity. You feel 안타깝다 for a 불행한 person.
Using 불행하다 correctly requires an understanding of Korean adjective conjugation. Since it ends in -하다, it follows the standard pattern for 하다-adjectives. In the present tense, it becomes 불행해요 (polite) or 불행해 (informal). In formal settings, such as a news report or a speech, you would use 불행합니다. When modifying a noun, it changes to 불행한, as in 불행한 소식 (unfortunate news).
- Noun Modification
- To describe a noun, use the form 불행한 + Noun. This is common in literature: '불행한 주인공' (the unhappy protagonist) or '불행한 운명' (an unfortunate fate).
그녀는 자신의 불행한 과거를 잊고 싶어 합니다.
When you want to express the reason for the unhappiness, you often use the -아/어서 (because) construction. For example, '가난해서 불행해요' (I am unhappy because I am poor). However, native speakers often use more specific emotional words for personal feelings, so using 불행하다 in this way sounds very heavy and dramatic. It implies a deep, soul-level dissatisfaction rather than a simple bad day.
그 사고는 참으로 불행한 일이었습니다.
In the past tense, it becomes 불행했다. This is used when reflecting on a period of time that was difficult. '어린 시절은 참 불행했다' (My childhood was very unhappy). The future tense 불행할 것이다 is rare but can be used in cautionary tales or predictions: '그렇게 살면 결국 불행할 것이다' (If you live like that, you will eventually be unhappy). Using the word with the connective -지만 (but) is also common to show contrast: '돈은 많지만 불행해요' (I have a lot of money, but I am unhappy).
- As an Adverb
- The adverbial form 불행히도 or 불행하게도 is incredibly useful for storytelling. It sets the tone for a negative turn of events. Example: '불행히도 비가 오기 시작했다' (Unfortunately, it started to rain).
우리는 불행하게도 목적지에 도착하지 못했습니다.
You will encounter 불행하다 in various high-stakes or emotionally charged contexts in Korea. One of the most common places is in TV dramas (K-Dramas). In the intense world of 'makjang' dramas, characters often lament their 'unfortunate fate' (불행한 운명) or complain about how their family makes them 'unhappy' (불행하게 만들다). It serves as a strong rhetorical device to emphasize the severity of their plight.
- News and Journalism
- In news broadcasts, journalists use this word to describe tragic accidents, natural disasters, or systemic social issues. For example, a report on rising suicide rates or poverty might use the term 불행한 현실 (unfortunate reality) to provide a somber commentary on the state of society.
이것은 우리 현대 사회의 불행한 단면을 보여줍니다.
Another common area is literature and philosophy. Korean writers often explore the concept of happiness (행복) and its opposite (불행). In essays or self-help books, you might find discussions on how to avoid being 불행하다 or how to find meaning in 'unfortunate' circumstances. It is a keyword in the discourse about well-being and the 'quality of life' (삶의 질).
남과 비교하는 습관은 당신을 불행하게 만듭니다.
In historical contexts, this word is used to describe the 'unfortunate history' (불행한 역사) of Korea, particularly referring to the Japanese colonial period or the Korean War. It conveys a sense of collective tragedy that affected the entire nation. Thus, when a Korean speaker uses this word in a historical or political sense, it carries the weight of millions of people's suffering.
- Daily Conversations
- In daily life, it's used less often than 'sad' because it's so heavy. However, you might hear it when someone is talking about their marriage, their career path, or a major life decision. '저는 지금 이 상황이 너무 불행해요' (I am so unhappy in this situation right now) suggests a need for a major change.
그는 불행한 결혼 생활을 끝내기로 결심했다.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using 불행하다 is overusing it for minor emotions. In English, we might say 'I'm unhappy with my sandwich' if it doesn't taste good. However, in Korean, using 불행하다 for a sandwich would sound incredibly melodramatic and slightly absurd. For minor dissatisfactions, use 마음에 안 들다 (not to one's liking) or 별로다 (not that great).
- Mistake: Confusing with 'Sad' (슬프다)
- Many learners use 불행하다 when they actually mean 슬프다 (sad). If you cry while watching a movie, you are 슬프다. If your entire life feels like a tragedy, you are 불행하다. Remember: 슬프다 is an emotion; 불행하다 is a state or a lack of luck.
[Wrong]: 영화가 너무 불행해서 울었어요.
[Right]: 영화가 너무 슬퍼서 울었어요.
Another common error is the misuse of the adverbial form. While 불행하게도 means 'unfortunately,' it should only be used for events that are genuinely negative or consequential. Using it to say 'Unfortunately, I forgot my pen' might be okay in some contexts, but it's often better to use 아쉽게도 (regrettably/it's a pity) for smaller inconveniences.
[Wrong]: 불행하게도 설탕이 다 떨어졌어요.
[Right]: 아쉽게도 설탕이 다 떨어졌어요.
Grammatically, remember that 불행하다 is an adjective. You cannot say 불행하고 있다 (I am being unhappy) because -고 있다 is for actions. You simply say 불행하다 or 불행해하고 있다 (to be showing signs of being unhappy/feeling unhappy). The latter uses the -어/아하다 pattern which turns an adjective into a verb describing an observable state of another person.
- Third-Person Usage
- When describing someone else, it's more natural to say 불행해 보여요 (They look unhappy) or 불행해해요 (They are feeling/acting unhappy) rather than just 불행해요, which sounds like you are stating an absolute fact about their inner soul.
친구는 요즘 많이 불행해 보여요.
To broaden your vocabulary, it is essential to compare 불행하다 with its synonyms and related terms. While 불행하다 is the general term for being unhappy or unfortunate, other words offer more specific shades of meaning.
- 불행하다 vs. 슬프다
- 불행하다: A state of being, often due to lack of luck or long-term circumstances. (e.g., An unhappy life).
슬프다: A specific emotion felt in response to an event. (e.g., Feeling sad after a breakup).
슬픈 영화를 보고 슬퍼하는 것과 삶 자체가 불행한 것은 다릅니다.
Another important alternative is 비참하다 (bi-cham-ha-da), which means 'to be miserable' or 'to be wretched.' This is much stronger than 불행하다 and describes a situation of extreme suffering, often involving poverty or total loss of dignity. If 불행하다 is 'unhappy,' 비참하다 is 'miserable.'
- 불행하다 vs. 안타깝다
- 불행하다: Focused on the person or situation being unlucky.
안타깝다: Focused on the observer's feeling of pity or frustration that something didn't go well. 'It's a shame' or 'I feel bad for them.'
If you want to describe someone who is simply 'unlucky' in a specific moment (like losing a game), use 운이 없다 (un-i eup-da). This is a very common, lighter way to say someone is having a streak of bad luck. On the other hand, 비극적이다 (bi-geuk-jeok-i-da) means 'to be tragic,' and is used for large-scale disasters or Shakespearean-level personal stories.
- Summary of Alternatives
- 우울하다: To be depressed/gloomy (internal mood).
- 불운하다: To be unlucky (formal/literary).
- 괴롭다: To be in pain/suffering (mental or physical).
- 답답하다: To feel frustrated/stifled.
그의 불행한 선택이 비극적인 결과를 초래했습니다.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
In ancient times, '幸' (fortune) was often associated with avoiding punishment or surviving a disaster, so '불행' literally meant not being lucky enough to escape trouble.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing '불' like 'bool' (too long). Keep it short.
- Missing the 'h' sound in 'haeng'.
- Confusing the 'ae' in 'haeng' with 'e'. It's a wider sound.
- Pronouncing 'da' as 'ta'. In this position, it is a voiced 'd'.
- Adding a stress to the final syllable, which makes it sound unnatural.
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize due to the common root '행복'.
Requires understanding of when to use it versus lighter words like '슬프다'.
Conjugation is standard, but tone management is important.
Common in dramas and news; easy to pick out.
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پیشنیازها
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پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Adjective to Noun (-함/기)
불행함 (The state of being unhappy)
Adjective to Adverb (-게)
불행하게 (Unhappily)
Third Person Emotion (-어/아하다)
불행해하다 (To feel/show unhappiness)
Causative (-게 만들다)
불행하게 만들다 (To make [someone] unhappy)
Noun Modifying Form (-ㄴ/은)
불행한 (Unhappy [noun])
مثالها بر اساس سطح
저는 지금 불행해요.
I am unhappy right now.
Simple present tense polite form.
그 남자는 불행해 보여요.
That man looks unhappy.
-해 보여요 means 'looks like/appears to be.'
우리는 불행하지 않아요.
We are not unhappy.
-지 않아요 is the standard negation.
행복해요? 아니요, 불행해요.
Are you happy? No, I'm unhappy.
Contrast between opposites.
제 친구는 조금 불행해요.
My friend is a little unhappy.
조금 means 'a little' or 'somewhat.'
불행한 사람을 도와주세요.
Please help the unhappy person.
Noun modifying form: 불행한 + Noun.
강아지가 아파서 불행해요.
I'm unhappy because my puppy is sick.
-아/어서 indicates a reason.
어제는 정말 불행했어요.
Yesterday was really unhappy/unfortunate.
Past tense polite form.
불행하게도 오늘 비가 와요.
Unfortunately, it's raining today.
Adverbial form used at the start of a sentence.
그녀는 불행한 어린 시절을 보냈어요.
She had an unhappy childhood.
보내다 means 'to spend time/pass time.'
돈이 없으면 불행할까요?
Will I be unhappy if I don't have money?
-ㄹ까요? is used for wondering or asking a question.
불행한 사고가 일어났어요.
An unfortunate accident happened.
일어나다 means 'to happen' or 'to occur.'
그는 자신의 삶이 불행하다고 생각해요.
He thinks his life is unhappy.
-다고 생각하다 is 'to think that...'
불행해하지 마세요. 힘내세요!
Don't be unhappy. Cheer up!
-해하다 makes the adjective into an observable state; -지 마세요 is 'don't.'
이 책은 불행한 사랑 이야기예요.
This book is an unhappy love story.
Noun modification.
우리는 불행한 일을 잊기로 했어요.
We decided to forget the unfortunate event.
-기로 하다 means 'to decide to do something.'
성공했지만 여전히 불행하다고 느껴요.
I succeeded, but I still feel unhappy.
-지만 means 'but'; -다고 느끼다 means 'to feel that...'
불행하게도 기차를 놓치고 말았습니다.
Unfortunately, I ended up missing the train.
-고 말다 indicates an unfortunate or unintended result.
그녀의 불행한 표정을 보니 마음이 아파요.
Seeing her unhappy expression makes my heart ache.
-니/으니까 indicates a reason or discovery.
부모님의 이혼은 저에게 불행한 일이었습니다.
My parents' divorce was an unfortunate event for me.
Topic marker -은/는 used for emphasis.
불행은 예고 없이 찾아오기도 합니다.
Misfortune sometimes comes without warning.
불행 (Noun) used as the subject; -기도 하다 means 'sometimes...'
남과 비교하면 더 불행해질 뿐이에요.
If you compare yourself with others, you'll only become more unhappy.
-아/어지다 means 'to become'; -ㄹ 뿐이다 means 'only/nothing but.'
그 소설의 결말은 너무 불행해서 눈물이 났어요.
The ending of that novel was so unhappy that I cried.
-아/어서 expressing cause and effect.
불행한 환경에서도 그는 꿈을 잃지 않았습니다.
Even in an unfortunate environment, he did not lose his dream.
-아/어도 means 'even if/even though.'
불행하게도 우리 팀은 결승전에서 패배했습니다.
Unfortunately, our team was defeated in the final match.
Formal adverbial usage in a report-like sentence.
그 영화는 전쟁의 불행한 참상을 잘 보여줍니다.
That movie shows the unfortunate horrors of war well.
참상 means 'horrible scene' or 'misery.'
자신의 불행을 남의 탓으로 돌리지 마세요.
Don't blame others for your own unhappiness.
탓으로 돌리다 means 'to shift the blame to.'
불행은 때때로 우리를 더 강하게 만듭니다.
Misfortune sometimes makes us stronger.
Causative structure: Noun을/를 Adjective-게 만들다.
그는 불행한 사고로 인해 다리를 다쳤습니다.
He injured his leg due to an unfortunate accident.
-로 인해 means 'due to' or 'because of' (formal).
불행한 과거에 얽매여 살면 앞을 볼 수 없습니다.
If you live tied to an unhappy past, you cannot see the future.
얽매이다 means 'to be tied up' or 'to be bound.'
많은 사람들이 현대 사회의 경쟁 속에서 불행해합니다.
Many people feel unhappy amidst the competition of modern society.
-해하다 used to describe the observable state of a group.
불행한 소식을 전하게 되어 매우 유감입니다.
I am very sorry to have to deliver unfortunate news.
유감이다 is a formal way to express regret.
그 작가는 인간의 근원적인 불행을 탐구했습니다.
The author explored the fundamental unhappiness of human beings.
근원적 means 'fundamental' or 'root.'
불행하게도 그의 노력은 물거품이 되고 말았습니다.
Unfortunately, his efforts ended up coming to nothing.
물거품이 되다 is an idiom meaning 'to come to nothing/be in vain.'
사회의 불행한 단면을 외면해서는 안 됩니다.
We must not turn a blind eye to the unfortunate aspects of society.
외면하다 means 'to look away' or 'to ignore.'
그녀는 불행한 운명을 타고났다고 믿었습니다.
She believed she was born with an unfortunate fate.
타고나다 means 'to be born with/innate.'
불행 중 다행으로 인명 피해는 없었습니다.
Fortunately, in the midst of the misfortune, there were no casualties.
불행 중 다행 is a set phrase meaning 'a silver lining.'
경제적 풍요가 반드시 불행을 막아주는 것은 아니다.
Economic abundance does not necessarily prevent unhappiness.
반드시 ... 것은 아니다 is a partial negation meaning 'not necessarily.'
그의 불행한 선택이 연쇄적인 비극을 불러왔습니다.
His unfortunate choice brought about a series of tragedies.
연쇄적 means 'serial' or 'chain-like.'
불행을 딛고 일어선 그녀의 모습은 감동적이었습니다.
The sight of her overcoming misfortune was moving.
딛고 일어나다 means 'to overcome/step on and rise.'
불행의 연쇄 고리를 끊기 위해서는 구조적 개혁이 필요하다.
Structural reform is necessary to break the chain of misfortune.
연쇄 고리 means 'chain link'; 구조적 means 'structural.'
그 철학자는 불행을 실존의 필연적인 일부로 보았다.
The philosopher saw unhappiness as an inevitable part of existence.
실존 means 'existence'; 필연적 means 'inevitable.'
불행하게도 역사는 반복되는 경향이 있다.
Unfortunately, history has a tendency to repeat itself.
경향이 있다 means 'to have a tendency.'
그의 삶은 불행하기 짝이 없는 사건들의 연속이었다.
His life was a series of events that were beyond unfortunate.
-기 짝이 없다 is an intensifier meaning 'extremely/incomparably.'
불행을 내면화하는 과정에서 자아는 파괴되기도 한다.
In the process of internalizing unhappiness, the self can sometimes be destroyed.
내면화하다 means 'to internalize'; 파괴되다 means 'to be destroyed.'
사회의 무관심은 불행한 사람들을 더욱 소외시킨다.
Social indifference further marginalizes unfortunate people.
소외시키다 means 'to marginalize/alienate.'
불행의 심연 속에서도 그는 인간의 존엄성을 지켰다.
Even in the abyss of misfortune, he maintained human dignity.
심연 means 'abyss'; 존엄성 means 'dignity.'
불행하게도 우리는 아직 그 문제의 해답을 찾지 못했다.
Unfortunately, we have not yet found the answer to that problem.
해답 means 'solution/answer.'
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— A silver lining; a small piece of luck in a bad situation.
차는 망가졌지만 다치지 않았으니 불행 중 다행이다.
— Unfortunately, you see... (conversational filler).
불행하게도 말이죠, 표가 다 팔렸어요.
— Overcoming misfortune.
그는 불행을 딛고 성공했다.
— The beginning of misfortune.
그 사건이 불행의 시작이었다.
— To share one's sorrows or misfortunes with others.
우리는 불행을 함께 나누었습니다.
— Someone else's misfortune.
남의 불행을 비웃지 마세요.
— Misfortunes pile up or happen all at once.
불행이 겹쳐서 정말 힘들어요.
— To bring misfortune upon oneself.
그는 스스로 불행을 자초했다.
— The seed of misfortune (the root cause).
거짓말이 불행의 씨앗이 되었다.
— To have a premonition of misfortune.
그는 왠지 불행을 예감했다.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
'슬프다' is a temporary emotion (sad), while '불행하다' is a deeper state of being (unhappy/unfortunate).
'안타깝다' is used when you feel bad for someone else, while '불행하다' describes the person's state itself.
'우울하다' is specifically about feeling depressed or blue, often without a clear external 'unlucky' cause.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— Misfortune never comes alone (troubles come in pairs).
감기에 걸렸는데 지갑까지 잃어버리다니, 불행은 혼자 오지 않네요.
Common Proverb— Happiness ends and misfortune begins.
결혼이 행복 끝 불행 시작은 아니길 빌어요.
Casual/Humorous— To fall into a swamp of misfortune (to be stuck in a bad situation).
그는 도박 때문에 불행의 늪에 빠졌다.
Literary— To live off misfortune (metaphorically, to thrive in or be defined by it).
그 예술가는 불행을 먹고 사는 사람 같았다.
Poetic— A shadow of misfortune looms over.
그 마을에 불행의 그림자가 드리웠다.
Dramatic— To wash away misfortune (to get rid of bad luck).
새해에는 불행을 씻어내고 싶어요.
Cultural/Ritualistic— An icon of misfortune (someone who is always unlucky).
그는 예능 프로그램에서 불행의 아이콘이 되었다.
Slang/Modern— To carry misfortune on one's back (to be burdened by it).
그는 불행을 등에 업고 태어난 것 같다.
Literary— A whirlpool of misfortune.
가족 전체가 불행의 소용돌이에 휘말렸다.
Dramatic— For misfortune to pass one by (to narrowly avoid it).
다행히 이번 사고는 우리를 불행히 비껴갔다.
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Both mean unlucky.
'불운하다' is more formal and specific to a lack of luck, while '불행하다' is broader, including emotional unhappiness.
그는 불운한 선수였다. vs 그는 불행한 사람이었다.
Both describe being unhappy.
'비참하다' is much stronger, implying misery, wretchedness, and a loss of dignity.
전쟁 난민들의 삶은 비참했다.
Both involve suffering.
'괴롭다' is about the feeling of being in pain or tormented, while '불행하다' is the overall state of lack of happiness.
거짓말 때문에 마음이 괴로워요.
Both are negative states.
'답답하다' is feeling stifled or frustrated, whereas '불행하다' is a general existential unhappiness.
방이 좁아서 답답해요.
Both are used for negative outcomes.
'아쉽다' is for minor regrets or pities, while '불행하다' is for significant misfortunes.
일등을 못 해서 아쉬워요.
الگوهای جملهسازی
N이/가 불행해요.
제 삶이 불행해요.
불행한 N
불행한 소식을 들었어요.
불행하게도 ...
불행하게도 친구가 안 왔어요.
N 때문에 불행해요.
가난 때문에 불행해요.
V-지만 불행해요.
성공했지만 불행해요.
N을/를 불행하게 만들다
그는 가족을 불행하게 만들었어요.
불행 중 다행으로 ...
불행 중 다행으로 다치지 않았어요.
불행하기 짝이 없다
그의 인생은 불행하기 짝이 없었다.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in serious contexts, rare in casual daily chat.
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영화가 불행해요.
→
영화가 슬퍼요.
A movie is 'sad,' it is not 'unfortunate' unless it's a tragic failure.
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저는 불행하고 있어요.
→
저는 불행해요.
Adjectives cannot use the progressive -고 있다 form.
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불행하게도 설탕이 없어요.
→
아쉽게도 설탕이 없어요.
Running out of sugar is a pity (아쉽다), not a life misfortune.
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그는 불행한 것 같아요.
→
그는 불행해 보여요.
While '것 같아요' is okay, '불행해 보여요' is more natural for observable states.
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불행한을 사람
→
불행한 사람
The modifier '불행한' already includes the 'the/who is' meaning; don't add extra particles.
نکات
Noun Modifying
Always use '불행한' before a noun. Never use '불행하다' directly to modify a noun without changing the form.
Tone Check
Be aware that this word is very heavy. Using it too often can make you sound like you are in a tragedy.
Hanja Power
Remembering '불' (not) + '행' (fortune) will help you learn many other related words.
Softening
If you want to say you are unhappy but not 'tragically' so, try '요즘 기분이 좀 그래요' (My mood is just so-so lately).
Bok Concept
In Korea, happiness is often seen as having 'Bok' (luck). '불행' is essentially the absence of that luck.
Transitions
Use '불행하게도' as a powerful transition to shift your writing from positive to negative.
Drama Keywords
When you hear '불행' in a drama, pay attention to the character's backstory; it's usually important.
Vs. Sadness
Always ask yourself: Is this a feeling (슬프다) or a life situation (불행하다)?
Root Recognition
Recognizing '행' as fortune will help you understand '다행' (relief) and '행운' (good luck).
Antonym Practice
Try translating sentences from 'happy' to 'unhappy' to master the conjugation patterns.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'BULL' (불) and 'HANG' (행). A 'BULL' is 'HANGing' over your head, making you very 'unhappy' and 'unfortunate.'
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a person carrying a heavy, dark cloud over their head while everyone else has a sun. The cloud represents the '불' (negation) of the sun '행' (happiness).
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to write three sentences using '불행하게도' to describe three small things that went wrong today, then turn them into '다행히' (fortunately) sentences.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from Sino-Korean characters (Hanja). '불' (不) and '행' (幸).
معنای اصلی: The character '不' means 'not' or 'negation,' and '幸' means 'good fortune,' 'blessing,' or 'happiness.' Combined, they mean 'without fortune.'
Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).بافت فرهنگی
Be careful when using this word to describe others, as it can sound overly pitying or judgmental of their entire life situation. It is a very strong word.
In English, 'unhappy' is used very broadly (e.g., 'unhappy with a purchase'). In Korean, '불행하다' is much more serious and situational.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Discussing Life Satisfaction
- 삶이 불행하다
- 행복과 불행
- 불행의 원인
- 불행을 극복하다
Reporting Accidents
- 불행한 사고
- 불행하게도 사망했다
- 불행한 소식
- 불행한 결과
Literature/Movies
- 불행한 결말
- 불행한 주인공
- 불행한 운명
- 비극적이고 불행한
Relationships
- 불행한 결혼 생활
- 서로를 불행하게 하다
- 이별 후의 불행
- 불행한 연애
History
- 불행한 역사
- 불행한 시대
- 민족의 불행
- 전쟁의 불행
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"돈이 많으면 절대 불행하지 않을까요?"
"당신이 생각하는 가장 불행한 상황은 무엇인가요?"
"불행을 극복하기 위해 무엇을 해야 할까요?"
"최근에 들은 가장 불행한 소식은 무엇이었나요?"
"불행 중 다행이었던 경험이 있나요?"
موضوعات نگارش
내가 불행하다고 느꼈던 순간과 그 이유에 대해 써보세요.
'불행 중 다행'이라는 말을 실감했던 경험을 기록해 보세요.
사회가 사람들을 불행하게 만드는 요인이 무엇이라고 생각하는지 적어보세요.
불행한 주인공이 나오는 영화나 책을 보고 느낀 점을 써보세요.
미래에 내가 불행해지지 않기 위해 지금 할 수 있는 노력은 무엇일까요?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt's usually too strong. Use '속상하다' (upset) or '아쉽다' (pity) instead. '불행하다' would imply the grade ruined your entire life.
'불행히' is a simple adverb, while '불행하게도' is more commonly used at the start of sentences to mean 'unfortunately' in a narrative way.
Both. You can say a person is '불행하다' or a situation/event is '불행하다'.
You can say '불행하지 않아요' or '행복해요' (I am happy).
Yes, '불행' is the noun meaning 'unhappiness' or 'misfortune.' Adding '하다' makes it an adjective.
Use it when describing someone else's visible unhappiness. '동생이 불행해해요' (My younger sibling is acting/feeling unhappy).
Not always. It can mean just 'unhappy' emotionally, but it often carries the connotation of being 'unfortunate' in life.
There isn't a direct single idiom, but you might say '설상가상' (misfortune upon misfortune).
Yes, if you are delivering very serious bad news, '불행하게도' is appropriate. Otherwise, '안타깝게도' is softer.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Write a sentence: 'I am unhappy because I have no money.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Unfortunately, I cannot go to the party.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'He had an unhappy childhood.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Don't make your friend unhappy.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'That was an unfortunate accident.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'My friend looks unhappy today.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Happiness and unhappiness are together.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Unfortunately, the train already left.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I don't want to live an unhappy life.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'It's a silver lining that no one was hurt.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'He is rich but unhappy.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Is unhappiness the opposite of happiness?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'She cried after hearing the unfortunate news.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Everyone wants to avoid misfortune.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'His choice led to an unfortunate result.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'I feel unhappy when I compare myself to others.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Unfortunately, history repeats itself.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'The protagonist had an unfortunate fate.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'Don't blame others for your unhappiness.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence: 'We must help people in unfortunate situations.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
How would you tell a friend 'I'm unhappy these days'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How would you say 'Unfortunately, I forgot my homework'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe an 'unfortunate accident' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How do you say 'My brother looks unhappy'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'It's a silver lining' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How do you say 'Don't be unhappy'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How do you ask 'Are you unhappy?' politely?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Unfortunately, I missed the bus' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How do you say 'Money doesn't make you happy'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'That's unfortunate news' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How do you say 'I was unhappy in the past'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'He is an unfortunate person' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How do you say 'I don't want to be unhappy'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Why are you unhappy?' in informal Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
How do you say 'Unfortunately, it's sold out'?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and identify the word: '불행하게도...'
Listen to the sentence: '그는 참 불행한 사람이에요.' Who is being described?
True or False: The speaker in '저는 불행하지 않아요' is unhappy.
In the phrase '불행 중 다행', is the overall situation good or bad?
What is the opposite of the word you just heard: '불행하다'?
Listen: '불행한 소식을 들었어요.' What did the speaker hear?
Listen: '불행하게도 비가 오네요.' Why is the speaker upset?
Listen: '불행해하지 마세요.' Is the speaker being encouraging or mean?
Listen: '그녀는 불행한 과거를 가졌어요.' When was she unhappy?
Listen: '불행의 원인은 무엇인가요?' What is the speaker asking for?
Listen: '불행한 사고였습니다.' Was the accident good or bad?
Listen: '돈이 많아도 불행할 수 있어요.' Can rich people be unhappy?
Listen: '그는 불행한 운명을 타고났어요.' What is his fate like?
Listen: '불행하게도 우리는 졌어요.' Did the team win or lose?
Listen: '불행을 딛고 성공했어요.' Did the person succeed?
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Summary
The word 불행하다 is more than just 'sad'; it describes a lack of luck or a tragic life state. For example, '그는 불행한 사고로 모든 것을 잃었다' (He lost everything in an unfortunate accident) shows how it links events to a state of being.
- 불행하다 means 'to be unhappy' or 'unfortunate,' combining the roots for 'not' and 'fortune.' It is used for serious, long-term states rather than temporary moods.
- The word is an adjective, conjugating to 불행해요 in polite speech and 불행한 when it is used to modify a noun like 'news' or 'life.'
- Commonly heard in K-dramas, news reports, and literature, it carries a heavy emotional weight and often refers to tragic fates or societal hardships.
- A key adverbial form is 불행하게도 (unfortunately), used to introduce negative information or tragic turns in a story or conversation.
Noun Modifying
Always use '불행한' before a noun. Never use '불행하다' directly to modify a noun without changing the form.
Tone Check
Be aware that this word is very heavy. Using it too often can make you sound like you are in a tragedy.
Hanja Power
Remembering '불' (not) + '행' (fortune) will help you learn many other related words.
Softening
If you want to say you are unhappy but not 'tragically' so, try '요즘 기분이 좀 그래요' (My mood is just so-so lately).
مثال
그녀는 불행한 어린 시절을 보냈습니다.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر emotions
받아들이다
A2پذیرفتن، قبول کردن.
아파하다
A2احساس درد یا غم کردن (معمولاً در مورد دیگران).
감탄스럽다
A2صبر و شکیبایی او در این شرایط سخت واقعاً ستودنی است.
감탄
A2Admiration or marvel; a feeling of wonder.
감탄하다
A2تحسین کردن یا شگفتزده شدن؛ ابراز شگفتی از چیزی زیبا یا فوقالعاده.
기특하다
B1قابل ستایش برای یک کار خوب یا فکر پخته.
충고
B1راهنمایی یا توصیههایی که در رابطه با اقدامات آینده ارائه میشود؛ نصیحت صادقانه.
애정
B1علاقه؛ یک احساس ملایم از دوست داشتن یا دلبستگی.
애틋하다
B2عشق لطیف و حسرتبار آنها همه را تحت تأثیر قرار داد.
살갑다
B22
