This is the 8631st most frequent Korean word.
가슴아프고
"Heartbreaking" or "painful in the chest."
The word '가슴아프고' conveys emotional pain or heartache, often associated with a touching or sad narrative.
그 영화는 너무 가슴아프고 슬픈 이야기였어요.
That movie was a very heartbreaking and sad story.
Here, '가슴아프고' describes a personal emotional response to hearing about someone's difficulties, showing empathy or compassion.
친구가 힘든 일을 겪었다고 들었을 때 가슴아프고 걱정스러웠어요.
When I heard that my friend went through a tough time, I felt heartbroken and worried.
In this sentence, '가슴아프고' highlights the emotional impact and sentimental feeling elicited by music.