낙담한
nakdamhan
The English phrase discouraged is translated into Korean as 낙담한 (nakdamhan).
The term is used to describe a state of being disheartened. Depending on the nuance of the discouragement, different forms may be used: 낙담한 describes the general state of being disheartened, while 의기소침하다 is used specifically when someone's morale or spirit has been reduced.
Meaning: disheartened (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 낙담한 is a general way to express being disheartened, 의기소침하다 focuses more specifically on a person being discouraged due to a loss of spirit or lowered morale.
How do you pronounce it?
nakdamhan
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, the state of being 낙담한 is often discussed in relation to 한, a unique cultural concept of collective grief and unresolved resentment.
- While 낙담한 is the standard translation, a person feeling discouraged might also say they are 풀이 죽다, which literally means 'their strength or energy has died'.
- The word 낙담 consists of two characters meaning 'falling' and 'heart'. While English speakers say they are 'down', Korean speakers literally describe their heart as having fallen.
Examples in context
- 오늘 업무가 실패로 끝나서 낙담했습니다.I feel discouraged as today's work ended in failure.
- 그는 결과에 낙담한 모습이었다.geuneun gyeol-gwa-e nakdam-han moseup-ieotda.He looked discouraged by the results.
- 실패 때문에 너무 낙담한 상태예요.silpae ttaemune neomu nakdam-han sangtaeyeo.I am very discouraged because of the failure.
- 낙담한 표정을 짓지 마세요.nakdam-han pyojeong-eul jitji maseyo.Please do not wear a discouraged expression.
Example conversation
Seoyeon is comforting Jihun after his job interview.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 너무 낙담한 것 같아서 걱정돼요.Jihun ssi, neomu nakdam-han geot gataseo geokjeong-dwaeyo.Jihun, I am worried because you seem so discouraged.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 결과가 좋지 않아서 조금 낙담했어요.Ne, gyeol-gwa-ga jochi anaseo jogeum nakdam-haesseoyo.Yes, I am a little discouraged because the results weren't good.
- 서연 Seo-yeon곧 좋은 기회가 다시 올 거예요.Got joeun gihoe-ga dasi ol geoyeyo.A good opportunity will come again soon.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨, 그렇게 말해줘서 고마워요.Seoyeon ssi, geureoke malhae-jwoseo gomawoyo.Seoyeon, thank you for saying that.
