Signification
Experiencing the emotion of sadness.
Contexte culturel
In Turkey, it is common to share your sadness openly. If you look 'üzgün,' people will frequently ask 'Hayırdır?' (Is everything okay?) to encourage you to talk. The concept of 'Arabesk' music is built entirely around being 'üzgün.' It celebrates the catharsis of feeling deep sorrow. When someone is 'üzgün' due to a death, the phrase 'Başınız sağ olsun' is more appropriate than just saying 'üzgünüm.' The city of Istanbul itself is often described as having a 'hüzünlü' (sad/melancholic) atmosphere, especially in the winter or at sunset.
Use 'Çok'
Add 'çok' (very) before 'üzgün' to sound more natural when expressing empathy.
Personal Endings
Don't forget the personal endings! 'Ben üzgün' sounds like 'I sad'.
Signification
Experiencing the emotion of sadness.
Use 'Çok'
Add 'çok' (very) before 'üzgün' to sound more natural when expressing empathy.
Personal Endings
Don't forget the personal endings! 'Ben üzgün' sounds like 'I sad'.
Empathy First
In Turkey, acknowledging someone's sadness is more important than offering a solution immediately.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct personal suffix for 'I am sad'.
Ben bugün çok üzgün___.
The suffix for 'Ben' (I) is '-üm' following vowel harmony.
Which sentence means 'Why are you sad?'
Choose the correct question:
'-sün' is the suffix for 'Sen' (You).
Match the Turkish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These show the different tenses and negation of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Ayşe: 'Sınavım çok kötü geçti.' Mehmet: '__________.'
This is the standard empathetic response to bad news.
Match the feeling to the situation.
If your friend moves to another city, you are:
Sadness (üzgün) is the natural response to a friend leaving.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesBen bugün çok üzgün___.
The suffix for 'Ben' (I) is '-üm' following vowel harmony.
Choose the correct question:
'-sün' is the suffix for 'Sen' (You).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These show the different tenses and negation of the phrase.
Ayşe: 'Sınavım çok kötü geçti.' Mehmet: '__________.'
This is the standard empathetic response to bad news.
If your friend moves to another city, you are:
Sadness (üzgün) is the natural response to a friend leaving.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but only for expressing sympathy or minor regrets. For a real apology where you are at fault, use 'özür dilerim'.
Yes, you can say 'üzgün bir film' (a sad movie), though 'hüzünlü' or 'duygusal' (emotional) is more common.
The direct opposite is 'mutlu' (happy).
You say 'Üzgündüm'.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both friends and bosses.
'Üzüldüm' means 'I became sad' or 'I felt sorry.' It's often used for a sudden reaction to news.
Usually, we use 'hüzünlü' for places or atmospheres, but 'üzgün' can be used poetically.
Yes, 'modu düşük' or 'patates olmak' (informal/humorous) can imply being in a bad state.
No, you just add the suffix to 'üzgün': Üzgünüm, üzgünsün, etc.
You say 'Üzülme'.
Expressions liées
üzülmek
similarTo feel sorry or to become sad
mutsuz olmak
synonymTo be unhappy
canı sıkılmak
similarTo be bored or upset
hayal kırıklığı
builds onDisappointment
yas tutmak
specialized formTo mourn
