Smile Korean Expression #7 | 아쉽다 | “I Wish It Didn’t End”

Today’s expression: 아쉽다

Have you ever wished a special moment could last just a little longer?

In this episode, you’ll learn the Korean expression 아쉽다, a word Koreans use when something good comes to an end or when they wish things had turned out a little differently.

Through my personal stories, we’ll talk about saying goodbye to friends, cheering for my favorite baseball team, and why I always bring plenty of ice when my family goes camping in the summer. You’ll also learn the difference between 아쉽다 and 안타깝다, two expressions that are easy to confuse.

We’ll also explore Korea’s unique baseball cheering culture and learn how this expression is naturally used in everyday conversations.

New episodes are released every other day. If the Korean feels a little fast, try listening at 0.8x or 0.9x speed. Keep listening, and you’ll become more comfortable with natural Korean! 😄