상심한
sangsimhan
The English phrase 'heartbroken' is translated into Korean as 상심한 (sangsimhan).
상심한 is an adjective used to describe someone suffering from grief. For a more visceral or dramatic expression of being heartbroken in emotional contexts, Koreans often use the idiom 가슴이 찢어지다, which literally means the heart is tearing or ripping.
Meaning: suffering from grief (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the noun 상심, which means heartache or grief.
Which one should you use?
While 상심한 is the adjective form used to modify a noun, you may also encounter 가슴 아픈, which means 'heart-wrenching' or 상처받은, which means 'hurt'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 상심한 is the adjective form used to modify a noun. To express the state of being heartbroken or the act of grieving as a verb, you should use 상심하다.
How do you pronounce it?
sangsimhan
Did you know?
- While 상심한 is used for grief, Koreans often use the word 한 'han' to describe a collective, deep-seated sorrow that persists over generations.
- While English speakers use 'heart' to describe many emotions, Koreans frequently use the word 속 (inside/stomach) to describe deep-seated emotional pain or a heavy heart.
- In Korean, the 'heart' is often referred to as 가슴, which literally translates to 'chest' or 'breast'. When you say your heart is tearing, you are actually referring to the physical sensation in your chest.
Examples in context
- 그는 상심한 표정으로 앉아 있었다.geuneun sangsimhan pyojeong-euro anja isseotda.He was sitting with a heartbroken expression.
- 갑작스러운 이별로 그녀는 상심한 상태였다.gapjageureoun ibyeollo geunyeoneun sangsimhan sangtae-yeotda.She was in a heartbroken state due to the sudden breakup.
- 상심한 마음을 달래기가 정말 어렵다.sangsimhan maeumeul dallae-giga jeongmal eoryeopda.It is really hard to soothe a heartbroken heart.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 민수 씨가 많이 상심한 것 같아요.Dohyeon ssi, Minsu ssi-ga mani sangsimhan geot gat-ayo.Dohyeon, I think Minsu seems very heartbroken.
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 정말 힘든 시간을 보내고 있더라고요.majayo, jeongmal himdeun sigan-eul bonaego itdeoragoyo.You're right, he seems to be going through a really hard time.
- 지은 Ji-eun우리가 도와줄 방법이 없을까요?uriga dowajul bangbeobi eopseulkkayo?Is there any way we can help him?
- 도현 Do-hyeon그냥 곁에 있어 주는 게 최선일 것 같아요.geunyang gyeote isseo juneun ge choeseon-il geot gat-ayo.I think just being by his side would be the best.
