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- 속상하다
번역되지 않는 말 · Hard to translate
속상하다 soksanghada
literally “the inside is bruised (속 = inside)”
an upset that turns inward instead of out
속 is your inside, the stomach and the heart at once, and 속상하다 says it has been bruised. Koreans use it for an upset that turns inward: a dropped phone, a bad mark, a child who won't eat. "Upset" is the usual translation, but upset can be loud, and 속상하다 mostly isn't.
The closest English
“upset”
The closest, but 'upset' can mean angry. 속상하다 is hurt that stays inside.
“sad”
Sadness can be calm. 속상하다 has the sting of 'why did this happen'.
“annoyed”
Too light, and aimed outward.
In a sentence
요즘 아침도 먹는 둥 마는 둥 하고 나가더니. 속상한 일은 밥 먹고 생각해. 국 데워 놨어.
Rushing off every morning, barely touching your breakfast. Think about what's upsetting you after you've eaten. I've heated the soup.
Sori says it
Sori
호야 씨, 속상해요? 휴대폰은 고칠 수 있어요.
Hoya, are you upset? The phone can be fixed.