A1
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To feel deep sorrow, sadness, or emotional pain.
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Cultural Background
Koreans value 'jeong', a deep emotional bond. Using this phrase shows you share that bond. The heart is considered the center of the self, not just an organ.
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Use with '정말'
Adding '정말' makes it sound more sincere.
Meaning
To feel deep sorrow, sadness, or emotional pain.
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Use with '정말'
Adding '정말' makes it sound more sincere.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: '그 소식을 듣고 정말 ____.'
a) 마음이 아팠어요 b) 마음이 예뻐요 c) 마음이 좋아요
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
The phrase is used for sadness, not beauty or happiness.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence: '그 소식을 듣고 정말 ____.'
Fill Blank
A1
a) 마음이 아팠어요 b) 마음이 예뻐요 c) 마음이 좋아요
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
The phrase is used for sadness, not beauty or happiness.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very common for that.
Related Phrases
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가슴이 아프다
synonymMy chest/heart hurts
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