Signification
Expressing a feeling of sadness, unease, or being upset about something.
Contexte culturel
Koreans often use this phrase to avoid direct conflict. Instead of saying 'I'm mad at you,' they say 'My heart isn't good,' which invites the other person to ask what's wrong. In a Korean office, a boss might use this phrase when they have to give a difficult task or a negative evaluation to show they aren't 'cold-hearted.' On platforms like Instagram or KakaoTalk, this phrase is the standard 'sad react.' It's used for everything from a celebrity's passing to a friend's burnt dinner. Children often use this phrase when they feel they haven't lived up to their parents' expectations, reflecting the deep sense of filial duty (Hyo).
The 'Empathy' Cheat Code
If you don't know what to say when someone shares bad news, just say '마음이 안 좋으시겠어요.' It's always appropriate.
Not for Sickness
If you have a cold, say '몸이 안 좋아요' (My body is not good), not '마음이 안 좋아요.'
Signification
Expressing a feeling of sadness, unease, or being upset about something.
The 'Empathy' Cheat Code
If you don't know what to say when someone shares bad news, just say '마음이 안 좋으시겠어요.' It's always appropriate.
Not for Sickness
If you have a cold, say '몸이 안 좋아요' (My body is not good), not '마음이 안 좋아요.'
Adding '참'
Adding '참' (really/truly) before the phrase makes you sound much more native and sincere: '참 마음이 안 좋네요.'
Indirect Refusal
You can use this to decline an offer you feel bad about: '정말 가고 싶은데 시간이 안 돼서 마음이 안 좋네요.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '마음이 안 좋다'.
친구가 사고를 당했다는 소식을 들어서 ______.
When hearing bad news about a friend, '마음이 안 좋아요' is the most natural way to express sympathy.
Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.
Situation: You forgot to buy a birthday present for your mother.
Forgetting a gift for a loved one causes guilt, which is best expressed by '마음이 안 좋아요'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
가: 어제 유기견 보호소에 다녀왔는데, 강아지들이 너무 불쌍하더라고요. 나: 맞아요. 저도 그런 영상을 보면 ______.
The speaker is agreeing with a general feeling of sympathy, so the present tense '마음이 안 좋아요' is correct.
Which sentence is WRONG?
Choose the incorrect usage.
Physical illness like a cold (감기) should be described with physical symptoms, not '마음이 안 좋다'.
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Aides visuelles
마음이 안 좋다 vs 기분이 나쁘다
When to use '마음이 안 좋다'
News
- • Accidents
- • Disasters
- • Sad stories
Friends
- • Breakups
- • Failures
- • Sickness
Self
- • Lying
- • Forgetting
- • Mistakes
Banque d exercices
4 exercices친구가 사고를 당했다는 소식을 들어서 ______.
When hearing bad news about a friend, '마음이 안 좋아요' is the most natural way to express sympathy.
Situation: You forgot to buy a birthday present for your mother.
Forgetting a gift for a loved one causes guilt, which is best expressed by '마음이 안 좋아요'.
가: 어제 유기견 보호소에 다녀왔는데, 강아지들이 너무 불쌍하더라고요. 나: 맞아요. 저도 그런 영상을 보면 ______.
The speaker is agreeing with a general feeling of sympathy, so the present tense '마음이 안 좋아요' is correct.
Choose the incorrect usage.
Physical illness like a cold (감기) should be described with physical symptoms, not '마음이 안 좋다'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNot really. It sounds more like you're hurt or sad. For anger, use '화나요' or '기분이 나빠요.'
Yes, in the '-요' or '-습니다' form, it is very polite and professional.
'슬퍼요' is pure sadness. '마음이 안 좋아요' includes unease, guilt, and sympathy.
No. '마음이 나쁘다' means someone has a 'bad heart' (is a wicked person).
Use '마음이 안 좋았어요.'
Yes, '맘' is just a shortened version used in casual speech and texting.
Yes, it's very common to say '영화를 보고 마음이 안 좋았어요.'
It can function as 'I'm sorry to hear that' or 'I feel sorry (guilty).'
It is gender-neutral and used by everyone.
No, use '가슴이 아파요.'
The opposite is '마음이 놓이다' (to feel relieved) or '기분이 좋다' (to feel good).
Yes, but often in the form '마음이 무겁다' or '유감스럽다' for more gravity.
Expressions liées
속상하다
similarTo be upset/distressed
마음이 아프다
similarHeart hurts
기분이 안 좋다
similarTo be in a bad mood
마음이 무겁다
similarHeart is heavy
안타깝다
similarTo be regrettable/pitiful
