구슬퍼요 · 구슬펐어요 · 구슬픈 (+noun) (ㅡ drops)
to be plaintive, mournful (of sounds)
Example
밤에 들리는 피리 소리가 너무 구슬퍼요.
The sound of the flute at night is so mournful.
Word parts
Contains 슬프다 'sad'; used mainly for sounds like songs, cries or rain.
Good to know
Typically describes sounds: 구슬픈 노래, 구슬픈 목소리, 구슬프게 울다.
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