내 인생이 싫어
nae insaeng-i sireo
The phrase "I hate my life" in Korean is translated as 내 인생이 싫어 (nae insaeng-i sireo).
This phrase is used to convey deep unhappiness or frustration with one's current situation in life.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 내 인생이 싫어 is composed of nae (my), insaeng (life) with the subject marker i and sireo (to hate/dislike).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For polite situations, you can change the possessive nae to je and add the polite ending yo to the verb to get 제 인생이 싫어요. In very formal settings, you might use 저는 제 인생을 싫어합니다 or 저는 제 인생을 혐오합니다.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of the verb is sireota, which is the plain or diary form used in written journals or when speaking to oneself as 내 인생이 싫다.
How do you pronounce it?
nae insaeng-i sireo
Did you know?
- While 싫어 is used in this phrase to mean 'hate', it is also the standard way for a Korean speaker to say 'no' or 'I don't want to' when refusing an offer.
- In Korean, it is very common to omit the subject 'I' entirely and just say 인생이 싫어 when complaining to oneself. The context makes it clear that the speaker is talking about their own life.
- The Korean word for 'life' 인생 is a Sino-Korean word, meaning it was borrowed from Chinese. This distinguishes it from native Korean words for 'life' that refer more to biological existence than a personal life story.
Examples in context
- 나는 정말로 인생이 싫어. 어떻게 해야 할까?I really hate my life. What should I do?
- 정말 내 인생이 싫어.jeongmal nae insaengi sireo.I really hate my life.
- 너무 힘들어서 내 인생이 싫어.neomu himdeureoseo nae insaengi sireo.It's so hard that I hate my life.
Example conversation
Minjun is feeling depressed and talking to Seoyeon at a cafe.
- 민준 Min-jun내 인생이 싫어.nae insaengi sireo.I hate my life.
- 서연 Seo-yeon무슨 일이야, 민준아?museun iriya, Minjun-a?What's wrong, Minjun?
- 민준 Min-jun그냥 다 너무 힘들어.geunyang da neomu himdeureo.Everything is just too hard.
- 서연 Seo-yeon내가 옆에 있어 줄게.naega yeope isseojulge.I will stay by your side.
