üzgün vs mutsuz
Turkish word comparison
Listen to üzgün
Listen to mutsuz
| üzgün | mutsuz |
|---|---|
/üz-GÜN/ adjective | /moot-SOOZ/ adjective |
| sad; feeling sorrow or unhappiness | unhappy; lacking happiness or satisfaction |
How they differ
Mutsuz emphasizes a general lack of happiness or contentment and can imply ongoing dissatisfaction; üzgün is a more immediate, situational feeling of sadness. Mutsuz often refers to a broader mood or life situation rather than a single sad event.
When to use each
When to use üzgün: Use 'üzgün' when you want to describe a direct, immediate feeling of sadness about something specific.
When to use mutsuz: Use 'mutsuz' when you mean someone is unhappy overall or in a prolonged, unsatisfied state.
Side-by-side examples
- Duyduğumda çok üzgün oldum.
(I was very sad when I heard it.) - İşini kaybettikten sonra uzun süre mutsuz kaldı.
(After losing his job he remained unhappy for a long time.)
Register & nuance: Mutsuz is common and neutral in everyday spoken and written Turkish.