English–Korean
“sacrifice” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhisaeng
Example
그는 가족을 위해 희생을 했어요.keu neun ka jo geul wi hae hi saeng eul hae sseo yo
He made a sacrifice for his family.
How to say “sacrifice” in Korean
“Sacrifice” in Korean is 희생 (hisaeng).
A meaningful personal cost accepted to benefit another person or a worthwhile purpose.
Example sentences with 희생
그녀는 꿈을 위해 큰 희생을 감수했다.keu nyeo neun kku meul wi hae keun hi saeng eul kam su haet tta
She made a great sacrifice for her dream.
Tips for using 희생
- It usually suggests a serious cost rather than a small everyday compromise, so it carries more emotional weight than ordinary giving something up.