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뒤늦게 후회하다
dwi-neut-ge hu-hoe-ha-da
to regret something belatedly
그 결정에 대해 뒤늦게 후회했다.
I regretted the decision 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.
Related Phrases
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
adverb후회하다
to regret
verb한영사전