Korean Dictionary
How to say “Loneliness” in Korean
외로움
Oeroum
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Usage & Context
The feeling of being alone. 외롭다 (to feel lonely). Urban loneliness is a growing concern in Korean society, particularly among the elderly and young adults living alone (1인 가구, single-person households). The popularity of 먹방 (mukbang, eating broadcasts) partly addresses the loneliness of eating alone.
Example Sentence
혼자 있으면 외로움을 많이 느껴요.
I feel a lot of loneliness when I'm alone.
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