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뒤늦게 후회하다

dwi-neut-ge hu-hoe-ha-da
phrase★Intermediate— to regret something belatedly
general

To feel regret or remorse for something after it is too late to change or fix it.

뒤늦게 후회했지만 이미 늦었다.

I regretted it belatedly, but it was already too late.

그는 뒤늦게 자신의 실수를 후회했다.

He regretted his mistake belatedly.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the timing of regret, often implying that the regret comes after the opportunity to act has passed.

Collocations

뒤늦게 후회하다to regret belatedly

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

뒤늦게 깨닫다phrase
to realize belatedly
뒤늦은 후회phrase
belated regret

💡Pro Tip

Emphasis on Timing

The phrase '뒤늦게 후회하다' emphasizes the timing of the regret, often implying that the regret comes after the opportunity to act has passed.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Use

Use this phrase when expressing regret for a decision or action that has already been made, often with a sense of missed opportunity or irreversible consequences.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '뒤늦게' (belatedly) and '후회하다' (to regret). The phrase combines these two words to express the idea of regretting something after the fact.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to express regret for a decision or action that has already been made, often with a sense of missed opportunity or irreversible consequences.

Word Breakdown

뒤늦게
belatedly
adverb
+
후회하다
to regret
verb
한영사전

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