Korean word

보상하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationposanghada

Meaning

  • verbcompensate

Example

회사에서 보상해줬어요.hoe sa e seo po sang hae jwo sseo yo

The company compensated me.

Illustration for 보상하다 (compensate)

More examples

항공사가 지연으로 인한 비용을 보상해 주었어요.hang gong sa ga chi yeo neu ro in han pi yong eul po sang hae chu eo sseo yo

The airline compensated me for the costs incurred due to the delay.

Core concept

A loss or harm is brought back into balance through a practical remedy.

Common phrases

  • 피해를 보상하다pi hae reul po sang ha da

    compensate for damages

  • 비용을 보상하다pi yong eul po sang ha da

    reimburse expenses

  • 교통비를 보상해 주다kyo tong bi reul po sang hae chu da

    reimburse transportation costs

Similar words

배상하다paesanghada: Pay money to cover damage under a law or contract.
변상하다pyeonsanghada: Pay for damage caused by one's own mistake or actions.
갚다kaptta: Pay back borrowed money or a debt until nothing remains owed.
보답하다podapada: Show gratitude for help or kindness through a helpful act or gift.

Definition in Korean

손해나 피해를 돈이나 물건·서비스 등으로 갚거나 메우는 행위son hae na pi hae reul to ni na mul geon seo bi seu teung eu ro kap kkeo na me u neun haeng wi

Word origin

It combines a Sino-Korean term for compensation with the common verb-forming element meaning to do, turning compensation into an action.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often reserve reimburse for an expense already paid, but this Korean verb also covers a company making up for harm with a replacement or service.

Other meanings

  • reimburseverb
  • pay damagesverb

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