Korean Dictionary
How to say "Seasonal Depression" in Korean
“Seasonal Depression” in Korean is 계절성 우울증 (pronounced "gyejeolseong uuljung").
계절성 우울증
gyejeolseong uuljung
Usage & Context
Seasonal depression (SAD) is depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically worse in winter. Korean mental health clinicians recognize 계절성 우울증 and recommend light therapy, exercise, and counseling.
Example Sentence
계절성 우울증은 주로 햇빛이 적은 겨울에 심해진다.
Seasonal depression worsens mainly in winter when sunlight is scarce.
How to use 계절성 우울증 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Seasonal Depression” is 계절성 우울증, romanized as gyejeolseong uuljung.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
계절성 우울증 (gyejeolseong uuljeung) is pronounced with four main parts. '계' (gye) sounds like 'gyeah' or 'gay' with a 'y' sound. '절' (jeol) is like 'jull' but with an 'eo' vowel. '성' (seong) sounds like 'sung' in 'song'. '우울증' (uuljeung) is pronounced 'oo-ool-joong', where '우' (u) is like 'woo' in 'wood', '울' (ul) is like 'ool' in 'cool', and '증' (jeung) is like 'joong' but with a 'eu' vowel. Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with a slight emphasis on '우울증'.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a personal experience with seasonal mood changes.
겨울만 되면 계절성 우울증 때문에 기운이 없어요.
Every winter, I feel low due to seasonal depression.
Explaining a common cause of seasonal depression.
햇빛이 부족하면 계절성 우울증이 심해질 수 있습니다.
Seasonal depression can worsen if there's a lack of sunlight.
Recalling medical advice for treatment.
의사 선생님이 계절성 우울증에는 광선 치료가 도움이 된다고 하셨어요.
The doctor said light therapy helps with seasonal depression.
Cultural Context
While general depression (우울증) can still carry a stigma in Korea, the term 계절성 우울증 helps to normalize the experience by attributing it to an external, seasonal factor. Many Koreans cope with winter blues through indoor activities, warm drinks, and sometimes travel to warmer climates. Clinical recognition and treatment of SAD are also growing, with more awareness campaigns and resources available.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계절성 우울증을 겪다
to experience seasonal depression
겨울철 계절성 우울증
winter seasonal depression
계절성 우울증 증상
symptoms of seasonal depression
Related Expressions
우울증
uuljeung
depression
겨울 우울증
gyeoul uuljeung
winter depression (more colloquial)
불면증
bulmyeonjeung
insomnia
무기력감
mugiryeokgam
lethargy, feeling powerless
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