Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sad and Funny" in Korean
“Sad and Funny” in Korean is 웃프다 (pronounced "utpeuda").
웃프다
utpeuda
Usage & Context
A combination of sad and funny, describing situations that are both humorous and melancholic. Used to express mixed emotions about something.
Example Sentence
그 영화 진짜 웃프더라.
That movie was really sad and funny.
How to use 웃프다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sad and Funny” is 웃프다, romanized as utpeuda.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 웃프다.
Pronunciation Guide
웃 (ut) sounds like 'oot' in 'foot'. 프 (peu) is like 'p' in 'put' followed by a soft 'uh' sound. 다 (da) sounds like 'da' in 'data'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
웃퍼요
utpeoyo
This is the polite form, commonly used in everyday conversations.
Casual (반말)
웃퍼
utpeo
The informal, casual form.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a bittersweet graduation memory.
졸업식 날 엄마가 울면서 웃는 모습이 참 웃펐어.
My mom crying and laughing at my graduation was really sad and funny.
Discussing a K-drama that evoked mixed emotions.
그 드라마 마지막 장면은 너무 웃퍼서 눈물 콧물 다 뺐어.
The last scene of that drama was so sad and funny, I cried my eyes out.
Sharing a personal mishap that turned out to be amusing in retrospect.
어제 길 가다 넘어져서 창피한데, 친구가 찍은 영상 보니 웃프더라.
Yesterday I fell on the street and it was embarrassing, but watching the video my friend took, it was sad and funny.
Cultural Context
웃프다 is a portmanteau of '웃기다' (funny) and '슬프다' (sad), capturing a uniquely Korean sentiment of mixed emotions. It's a relatively modern slang term that gained popularity in the 2010s, often used to describe situations in K-dramas, webtoons, or daily life where one doesn't know whether to laugh or cry. It perfectly encapsulates the bittersweet realities of life, often with a touch of dark humor.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 웃프다 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
진짜 웃프다
It's really sad and funny.
웃픈 현실
Sad and funny reality.
웃픈 이야기
A sad and funny story.
Related Expressions
웃기다
utgida
to be funny
슬프다
seulpeuda
to be sad
씁쓸하다
sseupsseulhada
to be bittersweet
애잔하다
aejan하다
to be poignant, touching (often with a hint of sadness/pity)
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