English–Korean
“compensate” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationposanghada
Example
회사에서 보상해줬어요.hoe sa e seo po sang hae jwo sseo yo
The company compensated me.
How to say “compensate” in Korean
“Compensate” in Korean is 보상하다 (posanghada).
A loss or harm is brought back into balance through a practical remedy.
Example sentences with 보상하다
항공사가 지연으로 인한 비용을 보상해 주었어요.hang gong sa ga chi yeo neu ro in han pi yong eul po sang hae chu eo sseo yo
The airline compensated me for the costs incurred due to the delay.
Tips for using 보상하다
- English speakers often reserve reimburse for an expense already paid, but this Korean verb also covers a company making up for harm with a replacement or service.