Korean

서러움

서러움
Meaning: sorrow; sadness; grief
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Tears welled up from the sorrow of living in a foreign land.
그는 소식을 듣자마자 서러움이 복받쳐 울음을 터뜨렸다.
As soon as he heard the news, sorrow surged up and he burst into tears.

Usage Notes

Refers to a feeling of deep sadness, often mixed with a sense of being wronged or feeling helpless. Similar to '설움'.

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