English–Korean

“award” in Korean

Korean

Also수상 (susang)

Pronunciation

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Example

그 영화가 여러 부문에서 상을 받았어요.keu yeong hwa ga yeo reo pu mu ne seo sang eul pa da sseo yo

The movie received awards in several categories.

Illustration for 상 (award)

How to say “award” in Korean

“Award” in Korean is 상 (sang).

Recognition given for excellent work or achievement, often represented by a trophy, money, title, or other honor.

Full entry for 상: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 상

이번 대회에서는 상을 받는 사람이 많았어요.i beon tae hoe e seo neun sang eul pan neun sa ra mi ma na sseo yo

A lot of people received awards in this competition.

Tips for using 상

  • English can use award as both a noun and a verb, but this Korean word is a noun and needs a separate verb for giving or receiving it.

Other Korean words for “award”

그 작품은 올해 수상 후보에 올랐다.keu chak pu meun ol hae su sang hu bo e ol lat tta

The work was nominated for an award this year.

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