Korean Dictionary
How to say “Melancholy” in Korean
우수에 젖다
Usue jeokda
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Usage & Context
A deep, reflective sadness with a poetic quality. Common in Korean literature and music. Autumn is especially associated with 우수 (melancholy) in Korean culture, often appearing in seasonal poetry and songs.
Example Sentence
가을이 되면 왠지 우수에 젖게 돼요.
When autumn comes, I somehow fall into melancholy.
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