No. 19,270 in Korean
안타까워하지만
"Feeling sorry or sad, but..."
In a sentence
그는 자신의 실수를 안타까워하지만, 이를 교정하려고 노력하고 있습니다.
He regrets his mistake, but he is trying to correct it.
The word '안타까워하지만' is used to express regret or sadness about one's own mistake, while showing a willingness to improve.
그녀는 친구의 어려운 상황을 안타까워하지만, 실제로 도와줄 방법이 없었다.
She feels sorry for her friend's difficult circumstances but had no actual way to help.
Here, '안타까워하지만' conveys compassion and emotional response to a friend's situation but acknowledges limitations in action.
그들은 팀의 패배를 안타까워하지만, 다음 경기를 준비하려고 동기부여를 받고 있다.
They regret the team's loss but are motivated to prepare for the next match.
The usage illustrates a feeling of disappointment while also including a subsequent positive action or motivation.
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