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15 words
Korean word
수고하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsugohada
Meaning
- verbwork hard
Example
오늘 하루도 수고하셨습니다.o neul ha ru do su go ha syeot sseum ni da
You worked hard today.
More examples
퇴근하며 동료에게 '수고하세요'라고 인사했어요.toe geun ha myeo tong nyo e ge su go ha se yo ra go in sa hae sseo yo
As I left work, I greeted my colleague by saying, "I hope the rest of your workday goes well."
Core concept
Someone's hard work is noticed and met with appreciation or encouragement, often as a courteous closing greeting.
Common phrases
수고하세요su go ha se yo
keep up the good work
수고하셨습니다su go ha syeot sseum ni da
Thank you for your hard work
Similar words
애쓰다aesseuda: Puts sustained effort into reaching a difficult goal.
고생하다kosaenghada: Goes through hardship while trying to handle problems or demanding work.
노력하다noryeokada: Works toward a goal by deliberately putting in effort.
힘쓰다himsseuda: Puts energy and effort into getting something done.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람이 힘들게 일한 것을 알아주거나 감사와 격려를 전할 때 쓰는 동사로, 인사말로도 쓰인다.ta reun sa ra mi him deul ge il han keo seul a ra ju geo na kam sa wa kyeong nyeo reul cheon hal ttae sseu neun tong sa ro in sa mal lo do sseu in da
Word origin
The verb combines 수고 (sugo, "effort or hard work") and 하다 (hada, "to do"), linking the act of working hard with recognition of that effort.
Usage tips
- English speakers may hear work hard as an instruction, but this expression often acknowledges effort after or during a task, especially in workplace greetings.