English–Korean

“try hard” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationaesseuda

Example

어려운 일을 만나도 끝까지 애써요.eo ryeo un i reul man na do kkeut kka ji ae sseo yo

Even when we face a difficult task, we keep trying hard until the end.

Illustration for 애쓰다 (try hard)

How to say “try hard” in Korean

“Try hard” in Korean is 애쓰다 (aesseuda).

Pushing through difficulty with sustained effort from both the body and the mind.

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

Example sentences with 애쓰다

시험을 잘 보려고 애써요.si heo meul chal po ryeo go ae sseo yo

I am trying hard to do well on the test.

Tips for using 애쓰다

  • This verb often draws attention to the effort and strain involved, making it useful when recognizing someone's hard work rather than simply stating that they tried.

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