Meaning
아쉬워
aswiwo
It's a shame / I'm disappointed
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This word is highly versatile and conveys a sense of unfulfilled potential or longing. It's often used when something good ends too soon, when an opportunity is missed, or when something isn't quite perfect. It's not a strong emotion like anger, but rather a more subdued feeling of wistfulness or regret. It can be said about a situation or a person. For example, '여행이 너무 아쉬워' (The trip ending is such a shame/I wish it hadn't ended).
💬 Used in real life
• Said when a fun event (like a concert or vacation) ends, expressing a wish it could continue longer.
• Used when an opportunity is missed, like failing to buy a limited-edition item, or not being able to join a gathering.
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Grammar Breakdown
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아쉽-aswip-adjective stem
adjective stem
The base form of the adjective '아쉽다' (aswipda) meaning 'to be regretful, to be a pity, to be disappointing'.
-어-eosentence-final ending (해체)
sentence-final ending (해체)
A casual, informal sentence-final ending used to express a statement or an emotion, primarily in intimate or informal settings.
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