슬프다

What does 슬프다 mean?

슬프다 [seulpeuda] is an adjective meaning "to be sad". It is rated A2 on the CEFR scale, which means elementary — common in daily conversation. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 슬프다 [seulpeuda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

How to Use 슬프다 in Conversation

Korean adjectives like 슬프다 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.

From the Lexibeom Card Packs

You can learn 슬프다 in context with these curated packs:

• Emotions & Personality (Level 2)