Korean word

격려하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongnyeohada

Meaning

  • verbencourage

Example

친구가 낙심했을 때 나는 그를 격려했다.chin gu ga nak ssim hae sseul ttae na neun keu reul kyeong nyeo haet tta

When my friend was feeling down, I encouraged him.

Illustration for 격려하다 (encourage)

More examples

선생님이 학생들을 격려했다.seon saeng ni mi hak ssaeng deu reul kyeong nyeo haet tta

The teacher encouraged the students.

Core concept

A steady push that helps a discouraged person regain courage and move forward.

Common phrases

  • 학생을 격려하다hak ssaeng eul kyeong nyeo ha da

    encourage a student

  • 동료를 격려하다tong nyo reul kyeong nyeo ha da

    encourage a colleague

  • 후배를 격려하다hu bae reul kyeong nyeo ha da

    encourage a junior

Similar words

응원하다eungwonhada: Shows active support for someone's efforts so success feels more possible.
위로하다wirohada: Eases someone's sadness or emotional pain through gentle care and reassurance.
힘내다himnaeda: Serves as a brief call for someone to find strength and carry on.

Definition in Korean

마음이 약해지거나 낙담한 사람에게 용기와 힘을 북돋아 주는 동사.ma eu mi ya kae ji geo na nak ttam han sa ra me ge yong gi wa hi meul puk tto da chu neun tong sa

Word origin

The word is built from a Sino-Korean noun for encouragement and a verb-forming element meaning to do, creating the sense of giving courage.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word suits supportive actions and words, while shorter phrases are often used for quick everyday support.

Other meanings

  • cheer onverb

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