English–Korean

“overwork” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwaro

Example

아버지가 과로로 쓰러졌다.a beo ji ga kwa ro ro sseu reo jeot tta

My father collapsed from overwork.

Illustration for 과로 (overwork)

How to say “overwork” in Korean

“Overwork” in Korean is 과로 (kwaro).

Working far beyond a healthy limit leaves the body and mind severely worn out.

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

Example sentences with 과로

어제는 과로 때문에 병원을 찾았다.eo je neun kwa ro ttae mu ne pyeong wo neul cha jat tta

Yesterday, I went to the hospital because of overwork.

Tips for using 과로

  • It describes a serious condition caused by sustained overwork, so it is stronger than simply feeling tired after a busy day.

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