English–Korean

“forgiveness” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyongseo

Example

그는 나에게 용서를 구했어요.keu neun na e ge yong seo reul ku hae sseo yo

He asked me for forgiveness.

Illustration for 용서 (forgiveness)

How to say “forgiveness” in Korean

“Forgiveness” in Korean is 용서 (yongseo).

Choosing not to keep another person's mistake as a lasting burden in the relationship.

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

Example sentences with 용서

나는 그의 용서를 받아들였다.na neun keu ui yong seo reul pa da deu ryeot tta

I accepted his forgiveness.

Tips for using 용서

  • In everyday conversation, the word commonly appears around apologies, so recognizing it helps learners follow exchanges about making peace.

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