Turkish Word of the Day
üzgün
/üz-GÜN/ • adjective — 30th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: sad; feeling sorrowful or unhappy
Examples
- Bugün biraz üzgün hissediyorum.
(I feel a bit sad today.) - Film çok duygusaldı; izledikten sonra herkes üzgündü.
(The movie was very emotional; after watching it everyone was sad.) - Üzgünüm, seni yanlış anladım.
(I'm sorry, I misunderstood you.)
Synonyms
- mutsuz
- kederli
Üzgün describes a temporary feeling of sadness and is commonly used with the verb 'olmak' (üzgün olmak = to be sad). 'Üzgünüm' (I am sad) is also used as an apology meaning 'I'm sorry.' Compared to 'mutsuz' (unhappy), 'üzgün' often refers to a more immediate or situational sadness.
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