Korean Dictionary

How to say “Wistful” in Korean

아련하다

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Usage & Context

A tender, poignant longing for the past with a dreamlike quality. Popular in Korean poetry and song lyrics. 아련한 기억 (wistful memory) is a common phrase in reflective Korean writing. Deeply poetic and emotionally nuanced.

Example Sentence

옛날 사진을 보니 아련한 추억이 떠올랐어요.

Looking at old photos, wistful memories came flooding back.

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