What does 아쉽네 mean?
아쉽네 means "“That’s a shame.”" in Korean.
How it works here
아쉽네 expresses regret or disappointment with the exclamatory ending -네.
Dictionary form
아쉽다
To feel disappointed or regretful because something fell short of expectations
A descriptive word often used in exclamations or self-talk. It expresses regret about an outcome that fell short; it is more about the situation than 섭섭하다 (to feel hurt or disappointed by someone).
When it's used
Used to express disappointment when the result is slightly less than hoped for.
The line
오케이, 아 아쉽네
Okay, ah, what a shame.
The speaker wraps up an agreed matter and then comments on a slightly disappointing result.
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More examples
비가 와서 피크닉을 못 가다니 정말 아쉽네.
It’s such a shame that we can’t go on a picnic because of the rain.
합격 점수에 조금 못 미쳐서 많이 아쉬웠어요.
I was really disappointed to fall just short of the passing score.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
아쉽네
오케이, 아 아쉽네
Okay, ah, what a shame.
- Feel disappointed or regretful because something fell short of expectations.
- To be happy
- To be angry
- To be comfortable
Show the answer
Feel disappointed or regretful because something fell short of expectations.
A descriptive word often used in exclamations or self-talk. It expresses regret about an outcome that fell short; it is more about the situation than 섭섭하다 (to feel hurt or disappointed by someone).
Other words in this line
- 오케이
- Okay
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