diff --git a/docs/howtostudykorean/unit-1/16-relating-to.md b/docs/howtostudykorean/unit-1/16-relating-to.md index 3c0963e..dce09ef 100644 --- a/docs/howtostudykorean/unit-1/16-relating-to.md +++ b/docs/howtostudykorean/unit-1/16-relating-to.md @@ -1,36 +1,265 @@ +--- +vocabulary: + lesson: + - ko: 경제 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v1.mp3 + en: economy/economics + examples: + - ko: 요즘에 세계 **경제**는 좋아지고 있어요 + en: The world **economy** is getting better these days + - ko: 아시아의 **경제**는 요즘에 좋아지고 있어요 + en: The Asian **economy** is getting better these days + + - ko: 경제적 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v2.mp3 + en: economic + examples: + - ko: 미국은 **경제적인** 결정을 했어요 + en: The US made an **economical** decision + + - ko: 역사 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v3.mp3 + en: history + notes: The pronunciation of this word is closer to "역싸" + examples: + - ko: 저는 한국**역사**에 관심이 있어요 + en: I am interested in Korean **history** + - ko: 우리 학교에서 학생들은 **역사**와 지리를 같이 배워요 + en: At our school, students learn **history** and geography together + + - ko: 역사적 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v4.mp3 + en: historical + notes: The pronunciation of this word is closer to "역싸적" + examples: + - ko: 한국과 미국은 **역사적**으로 좋은 관계가 있다 + en: "**Historically**, Korea and the US have had a good relationship" + + - ko: 과학 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v5.mp3 + en: science + examples: + - ko: 한국 학생들은 다른 나라 학생들보다 **과학**을 더 잘 해요 + en: Korean students are better at **science** than students of other countries + + - ko: 과학적 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v6.mp3 + en: scientific + examples: + - ko: 그들은 그 문제를 **과학적으로** 풀었다 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lesson16-4.mp3 + en: They solved that problem **scientifically** + + - ko: 충동 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v7.mp3 + en: impulse/shock + examples: + - ko: 저는 그녀한테 키스하고 싶은 **충동**을 참지 못했어요 + en: I couldn't resist the **urge** to kiss her + + - ko: 충동적 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v8.mp3 + en: impulsive + examples: + - ko: 저는 자주 옷을 **충동적**으로 사요 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lesson16-5.mp3 + en: I often buy clothes **impulsively** + - ko: 저의 누나는 **충동적인** 여자예요 + en: My older sister is an **impulsive** girl + + - ko: 문화 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v9.mp3 + en: culture + examples: + - ko: 한국**문화**는 오래됐고 흥미로워요 + en: Korean **culture** is long and interesting + + - ko: 문화적 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v10.mp3 + en: cultural + examples: + - ko: 한국 사람과 중국 사람은 **문화적**으로 달라요 + en: Korean and Chinese people are **culturally** different + + - ko: 민주(주의) + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v11.mp3 + en: democracy + examples: + - ko: 북한 사람들은 **민주주의**가 무엇인지 몰라요 + en: North Koran people don't know what **democracy** is + + - ko: 민주적 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v12.mp3 + en: democratic + examples: + - ko: 미국은 **민주적인** 나라예요 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lesson16-12.mp3 + en: The US is a **democratic** nation + - ko: 미국은 대통령을 **민주적으로** 선출해요 + en: America elects its president **democratically** + + - ko: 개인 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v13.mp3 + en: individual/personal + examples: + - ko: 그 헬스장은 **개인** 사물함을 제공해요 + en: That gym provides a **personal** locker + + - ko: 개인적 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v14.mp3 + en: individual + examples: + - ko: 저는 그녀랑 **개인적**으로 얘기하고 싶어요 + en: I want to talk to her **personally** + + - ko: 자연 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v15.mp3 + en: nature + examples: + - ko: 사람들은 **자연**을 지켜야 돼요 + en: People need to protect **nature** + + - ko: 자연스럽다 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v16.mp3 + en: natural + notes: | +

The pronunciation of this word is closer to "자연스럽따"

+

자연스럽다 follows the ㅂ irregular

+ examples: + - ko: 그는 한국어를 **자연스럽게** 말해요 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lesson16-47.mp3 + en: he speaks Korean **naturally** + - ko: 그 여자는 **자연스러운** 머리를 가지고 있어요 + en: That girl has **natural** hair + + - ko: 실망(하다) + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v17.mp3 + en: disappointment (to be disappointed) + notes: | +

The noun form of this word translates to "disappointment"

+

실망하다 describes the feeling of being disappointed. 실망스럽다 describes something that is disappointing. 실망스럽다 is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one's feelings being "disappointed" using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See Lesson 16.

+ examples: + - ko: 저는 **실망했어요** + en: I was **disappointed** + - ko: "**실망하**지 마세요" + en: Don't be **disappointed** + + - ko: 실망스럽다 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v18.mp3 + en: to be disappointing + notes: | +

The pronunciation of this word is closer to "실망스럽따"

+

실망스럽다 follows the ㅂ irregular

+

실망하다 describes the feeling of being disappointed. 실망스럽다 describes something that is disappointing. 실망스럽다 is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one's feelings being "disappointed" using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See below in this lesson for more information.

+ examples: + - ko: 결과는 조금 **실망스러웠어요** + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lesson16-29.mp3 + en: The result was a little bit **disappointing** + - ko: 저는 결과가 **실망스러웠어요** + en: I was **disappointed** in the result + + - ko: 사랑(하다) + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v19.mp3 + en: love (to love) + examples: + - ko: 저는 그 여자를 **사랑해요** + en: I **love** that girl + - ko: 저는 그 여자를 그때만 **사랑했어요** + en: I only **loved** her at that time + - ko: 저의 여자 친구가 완벽해서 저는 그녀를 **사랑해요** + en: I **love** my girlfriend because she is perfect + - ko: 저는 친구들로부터 **사랑**을 많이 받았어요 + en: I received a lot of **love** from friends + - ko: 그 남자는 자기 여자 친구를 아직 **사랑해요** + en: That man still **loves** his girlfriend + - ko: 저는 내일 저의 여자 친구를 위해 **사랑**편지를 쓸 거예요 + en: Tomorrow I will write a **love** letter for my girlfriend + + - ko: 사랑스럽다 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v20.mp3 + en: to be lovely + notes: | +

The pronunciation of this word is closer to "사랑스럽따"

+

사랑스럽다 follows the ㅂ irregular

+ examples: + - ko: 그 여자는 **사랑스러워요** + en: That girl is **lovely** + - ko: 우리 딸은 **사랑스러운** 여자예요 + en: Our daughter is a **loving**/**lovely** girl + - ko: 저는 그를 **사랑스럽게** 봤어요 + en: I looked at him **lovingly** + - ko: "아름다워 **사랑스러워** 그래 너 hey 그래 바로 너 hey" + en: Lyrics from '강남스타일' + + - ko: 만족(하다) + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v21.mp3 + en: satisfaction (to be satisfied) + notes: | +

The pronunciation of this word is closer to "만조카다"

+

The noun form of this word translates to "satisfaction"

+

만족하다 describes the feeling of being satisfied. 만족스럽다 describes something that is satisfactory. 만족스럽다 is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one's feelings being "satisfied" using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See Lesson 16.

+ examples: + - ko: 저는 **만족해요** + en: I am **satisfied** + - ko: 그는 **만족해요** + en: He is **satisfied** + - ko: 부장님을 **만족**시키는 것은 어려워요 + en: Is it is difficult to **satisfy** our boss + + - ko: 만족스럽다 + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lesson16v22.mp3 + en: to be satisfactory + notes: | +

The pronunciation of this word is closer to "만족스럽따"

+

만족스럽다 follows the ㅂ irregular

+

만족하다 describes the feeling of being satisfied. 만족스럽다 describes something that is satisfactory. 만족스럽다 is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one's feelings being "satisfied" using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See Lesson 16.

+ examples: + - ko: 결과는 **만족스러웠어요** + audio: https://www.howtostudykorean.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lesson16-37.mp3 + en: The results were **satisfactory** + - ko: 저는 음식이 **만족스러웠어요** + en: I was **satisfied** with the food +--- + # Lesson 16: Noun + \~적, \~적으로, \~적이다, \~스럽다 ## Vocabulary -### Miscellaneous + + +--- 경제 = economy/economics
Common Usages: -경제적이다 = economical -세계 경제 = world economy -경제학 = economics (the study of economy) + +- 경제적이다 = economical +- 세계 경제 = world economy +- 경제학 = economics (the study of economy) Example: -요즘에 세계 **경제**는 좋아지고 있어요 = The world **economy** is getting better these days -아시아의 **경제**는 요즘에 좋아지고 있어요 = The Asian **economy** is getting better these days + +- 요즘에 세계 **경제**는 좋아지고 있어요 = The world **economy** is getting better these days +- 아시아의 **경제**는 요즘에 좋아지고 있어요 = The Asian **economy** is getting better these days
-경제적 = economical +경제적 = economic
Common Usages: -경제적인 이유 = economic reason -경제적인 결정 = economic decision -경제적인 문제 = economic problem -경제적으로 = economically + +- 경제적인 이유 = economic reason +- 경제적인 결정 = economic decision +- 경제적인 문제 = economic problem +- 경제적으로 = economically Example: -미국은 **경제적인** 결정을 했어요 = The US made an **economical** decision + +- 미국은 **경제적인** 결정을 했어요 = The US made an **economical** decision
@@ -41,14 +270,16 @@ Example: The pronunciation of this word is closer to “역싸” Common Usages: -역사적이다 = historical -세계역사 = world history -역사가 = historian -역사 수업 = history class + +- 역사적이다 = historical +- 세계역사 = world history +- 역사가 = historian +- 역사 수업 = history class Example: -저는 한국**역사**에 관심이 있어요 = I am interested in Korean **history** -우리 학교에서 학생들은 **역사**와 지리를 같이 배워요 = At our school, students learn **history** and geography together + +- 저는 한국**역사**에 관심이 있어요 = I am interested in Korean **history** +- 우리 학교에서 학생들은 **역사**와 지리를 같이 배워요 = At our school, students learn **history** and geography together @@ -59,10 +290,12 @@ Example: The pronunciation of this word is closer to “역싸적” Common Usages: -역사적으로 = historically + +- 역사적으로 = historically Example: -한국과 미국은 **역사적**으로 좋은 관계가 있다 = **Historically**, Korea and the US have had a good relationship + +- 한국과 미국은 **역사적**으로 좋은 관계가 있다 = **Historically**, Korea and the US have had a good relationship @@ -71,15 +304,17 @@ Example:
Common Usages: -과학적이다 = scientific -과학 기술 = science and technology -과학자 = scientist -과학연구 = science (scientific research) -자연과학 = natural sciences -과학수업 = science class + +- 과학적이다 = scientific +- 과학 기술 = science and technology +- 과학자 = scientist +- 과학연구 = science (scientific research) +- 자연과학 = natural sciences +- 과학수업 = science class Example: -한국 학생들은 다른 나라 학생들보다 **과학**을 더 잘 해요 = Korean students are better at **science** than students of other countries + +- 한국 학생들은 다른 나라 학생들보다 **과학**을 더 잘 해요 = Korean students are better at **science** than students of other countries
@@ -88,8 +323,9 @@ Example:
Common Usages: -과학적인 설명 = scientific explanation -과학적으로 = scientific + +- 과학적인 설명 = scientific explanation +- 과학적으로 = scientific Example: @@ -102,11 +338,13 @@ Example:
Common Usages: -충동적이다 = impulsive -성적 충동 = sexual urge + +- 충동적이다 = impulsive +- 성적 충동 = sexual urge Example: -저는 그녀한테 키스하고 싶은 **충동**을 참지 못했어요 = I couldn’t resist the **urge** to kiss her + +- 저는 그녀한테 키스하고 싶은 **충동**을 참지 못했어요 = I couldn’t resist the **urge** to kiss her
@@ -115,12 +353,13 @@ Example:
Common Usages: -충동적으로 = impulsively + +- 충동적으로 = impulsively Examples: - 저는 자주 옷을 **충동적**으로 사요 = I often buy clothes **impulsively** -- 저의 누나는 **충동적인** 여자예요 = My older sister is an **impulsive** girl +- 저의 누나는 **충동적인** 여자예요 = My older sister is an **impulsive** girl
@@ -129,13 +368,15 @@ Examples:
Common Usages: -문화적이다 = cultural -문화 차이 = differences in culture -동구문화 = Eastern culture -서구문화 = Western culture + +- 문화적이다 = cultural +- 문화 차이 = differences in culture +- 동구문화 = Eastern culture +- 서구문화 = Western culture Example: -한국**문화**는 오래됐고 흥미로워요 = Korean **culture** is long and interesting + +- 한국**문화**는 오래됐고 흥미로워요 = Korean **culture** is long and interesting
@@ -144,10 +385,12 @@ Example:
Common Usages: -문화적으로 = culturally + +- 문화적으로 = culturally Example: -한국 사람과 중국 사람은 **문화적**으로 달라요 = Korean and Chinese people are **culturally** different + +- 한국 사람과 중국 사람은 **문화적**으로 달라요 = Korean and Chinese people are **culturally** different
@@ -156,10 +399,12 @@ Example:
Common Examples: -민주주의자 = democrat + +- 민주주의자 = democrat Example: -북한 사람들은 **민주주의**가 무엇인지 몰라요 = North Koran people don’t know what **democracy** is + +- 북한 사람들은 **민주주의**가 무엇인지 몰라요 = North Koran people don’t know what **democracy** is
@@ -168,12 +413,13 @@ Example:
Common Usages: -민주적으로 = democratically + +- 민주적으로 = democratically Examples: - 미국은 **민주적인** 나라예요 = The US is a **democratic** nation -- 미국은 대통령을 **민주적으로** 선출해요 = America elects its president **democratically** +- 미국은 대통령을 **민주적으로** 선출해요 = America elects its president **democratically**
@@ -182,7 +428,8 @@ Examples:
Example: -그 헬스장은 **개인** 사물함을 제공해요 = That gym provides a **personal** locker + +- 그 헬스장은 **개인** 사물함을 제공해요 = That gym provides a **personal** locker
@@ -191,7 +438,8 @@ Example:
Example: -저는 그녀랑 **개인적**으로 얘기하고 싶어요 = I want to talk to her **personally** + +- 저는 그녀랑 **개인적**으로 얘기하고 싶어요 = I want to talk to her **personally**
@@ -200,12 +448,14 @@ Example:
Common Usages: -자연스럽다 = natural -자연의 법칙 = the laws of nature -자연과학 = natural science + +- 자연스럽다 = natural +- 자연의 법칙 = the laws of nature +- 자연과학 = natural science Example: -사람들은 **자연**을 지켜야 돼요 = People need to protect **nature** + +- 사람들은 **자연**을 지켜야 돼요 = People need to protect **nature**
@@ -220,11 +470,11 @@ The pronunciation of this word is closer to “자연스럽따” Examples: - 그는 한국어를 **자연스럽게** 말해요 = he speaks Korean **naturally** - 그 여자는 **자연스러운** 머리를 가지고 있어요 = That girl has **natural** hair +- 그 여자는 **자연스러운** 머리를 가지고 있어요 = That girl has **natural** hair
-실망(하다) = disappointment(disappointed) +실망(하다) = disappointment (disappointed)
@@ -233,8 +483,9 @@ The noun form of this word translates to “disappointment” Notes: 실망하다 describes the feeling of being disappointed. 실망스럽다 describes something that is disappointing. 실망스럽다 is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one’s feelings being “disappointed” using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See Lesson 16. Examples: -저는 **실망했어요** = I was **disappointed**. -**실망하**지 마세요 = Don’t be **disappointed** + +- 저는 **실망했어요** = I was **disappointed**. +- **실망하**지 마세요 = Don’t be **disappointed**
@@ -253,26 +504,28 @@ Notes: Example: - 결과는 조금 **실망스러웠어요** = The result was a little bit **disappointing** - 저는 결과가 **실망스러웠어요** = I was **disappointed** in the result +- 저는 결과가 **실망스러웠어요** = I was **disappointed** in the result -사랑(하다) = love/(to love) +사랑(하다) = love (to love)
Common Usages: -사랑에 빠지다 = to fall in love -서로 사랑하다 = to love each other -사랑니 = wisdom tooth + +- 사랑에 빠지다 = to fall in love +- 서로 사랑하다 = to love each other +- 사랑니 = wisdom tooth Example: -저는 그 여자를 **사랑해요** = I **love** that girl -저는 그 여자를 그때만 **사랑했어요** = I only **loved** her at that time -저의 여자 친구가 완벽해서 저는 그녀를 **사랑해요** = I **love** my girlfriend because she is perfect -저는 친구들로부터 **사랑**을 많이 받았어요 = I received a lot of **love** from friends -그 남자는 자기 여자 친구를 아직 **사랑해요**= That man still **loves** his girlfriend -저는 내일 저의 여자 친구를 위해 **사랑**편지를 쓸 거예요 = Tomorrow I will write a **love** letter for my girlfriend + +- 저는 그 여자를 **사랑해요** = I **love** that girl +- 저는 그 여자를 그때만 **사랑했어요** = I only **loved** her at that time +- 저의 여자 친구가 완벽해서 저는 그녀를 **사랑해요** = I **love** my girlfriend because she is perfect +- 저는 친구들로부터 **사랑**을 많이 받았어요 = I received a lot of **love** from friends +- 그 남자는 자기 여자 친구를 아직 **사랑해요** = That man still **loves** his girlfriend +- 저는 내일 저의 여자 친구를 위해 **사랑**편지를 쓸 거예요 = Tomorrow I will write a **love** letter for my girlfriend
@@ -285,17 +538,19 @@ The pronunciation of this word is closer to “사랑스럽따” 사랑스럽다 follows the ㅂ irregular Common Usages: -사랑스러운 여자 = A lovely girl + +- 사랑스러운 여자 = A lovely girl Example: -그 여자는 **사랑스러워요** = That girl is **lovely** -우리 딸은 **사랑스러운** 여자예요 = Our daughter is a **loving**/**lovely** girl -저는 그를 **사랑스럽게** 봤어요 = I looked at him **lovingly** -Lyrics from ‘강남스타일’: “아름다워 **사랑스러워** 그래 너 hey 그래 바로 너 hey” + +- 그 여자는 **사랑스러워요** = That girl is **lovely** +- 우리 딸은 **사랑스러운** 여자예요 = Our daughter is a **loving**/**lovely** girl +- 저는 그를 **사랑스럽게** 봤어요 = I looked at him **lovingly** +- Lyrics from ‘강남스타일’: “아름다워 **사랑스러워** 그래 너 hey 그래 바로 너 hey” -만족(하다) = satisfaction/(to be satisfied) +만족(하다) = satisfaction (to be satisfied)
@@ -303,15 +558,19 @@ The pronunciation of this word is closer to “만조카다” The noun form of this word translates to “satisfaction” -Notes: 만족하다describes the feeling of being satisfied. 만족스럽다 describes something that is satisfactory. 만족스럽다is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one’s feelings being “satisfied” using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See Lesson 16. +Notes: + +만족하다 describes the feeling of being satisfied. 만족스럽다 describes something that is satisfactory. 만족스럽다is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one’s feelings being “satisfied” using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See Lesson 16. Common Usages: -만족시키다 = to satisfy + +- 만족시키다 = to satisfy Example: -저는 **만족해요** = I am **satisfied** -그는 **만족해요** = He is **satisfied** -부장님을 **만족**시키는 것은 어려워요 = Is it is difficult to **satisfy** our boss + +- 저는 **만족해요** = I am **satisfied** +- 그는 **만족해요** = He is **satisfied** +- 부장님을 **만족**시키는 것은 어려워요 = Is it is difficult to **satisfy** our boss
@@ -321,14 +580,16 @@ Example: The pronunciation of this word is closer to “만족스럽따” -만족스럽다follows the ㅂ irregular +만족스럽다 follows the ㅂ irregular -Notes: 만족하다describes the feeling of being satisfied. 만족스럽다 describes something that is satisfactory. 만족스럽다is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one’s feelings being “satisfied” using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See Lesson 16. +Notes: + +만족하다 describes the feeling of being satisfied. 만족스럽다 describes something that is satisfactory. 만족스럽다 is sometimes used in sentences that translate to one’s feelings being “satisfied” using the Subject – Object – Adjective form. See Lesson 16. Examples: - 결과는 **만족스러웠어요** = The results were **satisfactory** - 저는 음식이 **만족스러웠어요** = I was **satisfied** with the food +- 저는 음식이 **만족스러웠어요** = I was **satisfied** with the food @@ -1121,13 +1382,13 @@ That being said, you might sometimes hear 실망스럽다 being used like this: In this case, what do you think this would mean? -I guess in theory this could sometimes mean “I am disappointing.” But very rarely would somebody say that. Most of the time, this sentence would translate to “I am disappointed.” +I guess in theory this could sometimes mean “I am disappointing.” But very rarely would somebody say that. Most of the time, this sentence would translate to “I am disappointed.” -Wait a second… I thought the word to describe one’s emotions as “disappointed” was “실망하다.” In this sentence, why is “실망스럽다” being used to describe the person’s emotions in this sentence. +Wait a second… I thought the word to describe one’s emotions as “disappointed” was “실망하다.” In this sentence, why is “실망스럽다” being used to describe the person’s emotions in this sentence. It’s not. -If you heard the sentence “저는 실망스럽다” in Korean, it would most likely be from a person describing that _something_ is disappoint*ing*, but they have omitted it from the sentence. For example, using the adjective “실망스럽다” you can use the Subject – Object – Adjective form in the following way: +If you heard the sentence “저는 실망스럽다” in Korean, it would most likely be from a person describing that _something_ is disappoint*ing*, but they have omitted it from the sentence. For example, using the adjective “실망스럽다” you can use the Subject – Object – Adjective form in the following way: - 저는 친구가 실망스러워요 = I am disappointed in my friend @@ -1149,22 +1410,39 @@ Whoever was listening to that sentence would probably say “one’s emotions of being disappointed: - - 저는 실망했어요  = I was disappointed -- 실망하다 cannot act on an object (like 자다, 죽다, or any passive verb). Therefore, the following is incorrect: - - ~~저는 학생을 실망했어요~~ -- Instead, as with passive verbs, the use of \~에게/한테 should be used to indicate that you are disappointed in a person: - - 저는 친구에게 실망했어요  = I was disappointed in my friend -- \~에 can be used to indicate that you are disappointed in a non-person: - - 저는 영화에 실망했어요  = I was disappointed in the movie -- 실망스럽다 is an adjective that describes something which is disappointing: - - 그 영화는 조금 실망스러웠어요  = The movie was a little bit disappointing -- The adjective 실망스럽다 can be used in the subject – object – adjective form to indicate that you were disappointed in something: - - 저는 그 영화가 실망스러웠어요  = I was disappointed in that movie -- In the sentence above, the object can be omitted from the sentence, in which case the speaker is indicating that something was disappointing (and by virtue, he/she is disappointed), but has omitted the noun that is disappointing: - - 저는 실망스러웠어요  = I was disappointed (something was disappointing…) +실망하다 is a verb that describes one’s emotions of being disappointed: + +- 저는 실망했어요  = I was disappointed + +실망하다 cannot act on an object (like 자다, 죽다, or any passive verb). Therefore, the following is incorrect: + +- ~~저는 학생을 실망했어요~~ + +Instead, as with passive verbs, the use of \~에게/한테 should be used to indicate that you are disappointed in a person: + +- 저는 친구에게 실망했어요  = I was disappointed in my friend + +\~에 can be used to indicate that you are disappointed in a non-person: + +- 저는 영화에 실망했어요  = I was disappointed in the movie + +실망스럽다 is an adjective that describes something which is disappointing: + +- 그 영화는 조금 실망스러웠어요  = The movie was a little bit disappointing + +The adjective 실망스럽다 can be used in the subject – object – adjective form to indicate that you were disappointed in something: + +- 저는 그 영화가 실망스러웠어요  = I was disappointed in that movie + +In the sentence above, the object can be omitted from the sentence, in which case the speaker is indicating that something was disappointing (and by virtue, he/she is disappointed), but has omitted the noun that is disappointing: + +- 저는 실망스러웠어요  = I was disappointed (something was disappointing…) + +--- I realize that is incredibly confusing.