Korean phrase
수고 많으십니다. su go ma neu sim ni da
Meaning
Thank you for your hard work
When to use it
This is a polite way to thank someone for their hard work. It is common in workplaces and other formal situations, including when speaking to someone senior or not well known.
Example dialogue
회의 준비하시느라 수고 많으십니다. hoe ui chun bi ha si neu ra su go ma neu sim ni da
Thank you for your hard work preparing for the meeting.
감사합니다. 준비하느라 조금 힘들었어요. kam sa ham ni da chun bi ha neu ra cho geum him deu reo sseo yo
Thank you. It was a little hard preparing for it.