English–Korean
“fellow feeling” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtongbyeongsangnyeon
Example
서로 아픈 경험이 있어 동병상련을 느꼈다.seo ro a peun kyeong heo mi i sseo tong byeong sang nyeo neul neu kkyeot tta
We had both been through painful experiences, so we felt a fellow feeling for each other.
How to say “fellow feeling” in Korean
“Fellow feeling” in Korean is 동병상련 (tongbyeongsangnyeon).
People recognize their own struggles in one another and respond with mutual compassion.
Example sentences with 동병상련
같은 처지를 겪어 동병상련이 생겼다.ka teun cheo ji reul kyeo kkeo tong byeong sang nyeo ni saeng gyeot tta
Having gone through the same circumstances, we developed sympathy for each other.
Tips for using 동병상련
- In conversation, the expression can sound more literary than everyday wording, so it is especially useful for recognizing formal or dramatic language.