기분이 안 좋다
gibuni an jota
The English phrase "I feel bad" is translated into Korean as 기분이 안 좋다 (gibuni an jota).
기분이 안 좋다 is used to express that someone is in a negative mood or is feeling unhappy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 기분 (mood/feeling), 이 (subject marker), 안 (not) and 좋다 (to be good). Literally, it means "mood is not good".
Which one should you use?
While 기분이 안 좋다 means one's mood is generally low or not good, the related form 기분이 나쁘다 often implies feeling specifically offended, annoyed or having a bad mood due to a specific stimulus.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express this politely, you can use the form 기분이 안 좋아요. In an informal or casual setting, you use 기분이 안 좋아.
How do you pronounce it?
gibuni an jota
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use "I feel bad" to mean they are physically ill. In Korean, do not use 기분이 안 좋다 for physical illness. Instead, use 몸이 안 좋다 (my body is not good).
Did you know?
- While 기분이 안 좋다 describes a mood, the word 기분 is a loanword from the Japanese word 'kibun'.
- If you feel bad because of guilt or remorse, Koreans use 마음이 무겁다, which literally means 'my heart is heavy'.
- In Korean culture, admitting 기분이 안 좋다 to a superior can be seen as a breach of etiquette or a lack of professionalism.
Examples in context
- 오늘 기분이 안 좋다.oneul gibuni an jota.I feel bad today.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are talking at home.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은아, 나 지금 기분이 안 좋다.Jieuna, na jigeum gibuni an jota.Jieun, I feel bad right now.
- 지은 Ji-eun무슨 일 있었어, 지훈아?museun il isseosseo, Jihuna?Did something happen, Jihoon?
- 지훈 Ji-hun회사에서 실수해서 속상해.hoesaueseo silsuhaeseo soksanghae.I'm upset because I made a mistake at work.
- 지은 Ji-eun너무 걱정하지 마. 괜찮을 거야.neomu geokjeonghaji ma. gwaenchaneul geoya.Don't worry too much. It'll be okay.
