English–Korean
“hard time” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkosaeng
Example
이번 프로젝트에서 고생을 많이 했어요.i beon peu ro jek teu e seo ko saeng eul ma ni hae sseo yo
I had a lot of trouble with this project.
How to say “hard time” in Korean
“Hard time” in Korean is 고생 (kosaeng).
The strain and trouble that build up while someone keeps working through a difficult situation.
Example sentences with 고생
어머니가 아파서 고생이 많았어요.eo meo ni ga a pa seo ko saeng i ma na sseo yo
I had a hard time because my mother was ill.
Tips for using 고생
- In Korean, this word often highlights the difficulty endured over time, making it useful when recognizing how demanding a project or experience has been.