Korean word

수고하셨습니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsugohasyeotsseumnida

Meaning

  • verbThank you for your hard work

Example

오늘 회의에서 수고하셨습니다.o neul hoe ui e seo su go ha syeot sseum ni da

Thank you for your hard work at today's meeting.

Illustration for 수고하셨습니다 (Thank you for your hard work)

More examples

발표가 끝나자 사회자가 연사에게 '수고하셨습니다'라고 말했다.pal pyo ga kkeun na ja sa hoe ja ga yeon sa e ge su go ha syeot sseum ni da ra go mal haet tta

When the presentation ended, the host said to the speaker, "Thank you for your hard work."

Core concept

The speaker formally recognizes the effort someone has made and expresses respectful thanks for it.

Common phrases

  • 회의 후 수고하셨습니다hoe ui hu su go ha syeot sseum ni da

    after the meeting, thank you for your hard work

  • 발표 끝나고 수고하셨습니다pal pyo kkeun na go su go ha syeot sseum ni da

    after the presentation, thank you for your hard work

Similar words

고생하셨습니다kosaenghasyeotsseumnida: A respectful acknowledgment of the hardship someone has endured while working.
수고하세요sugohaseyo: A polite expression used when parting to encourage someone who is still working.
수고하셨어요sugohasyeosseoyo: A natural spoken way to thank someone for their work in a gentle, friendly tone.

Definition in Korean

수고하다의 정중한 과거형으로, 상대가 한 일에 대해 예우와 감사를 표하는 공식적인 인사말로 쓰인다.su go ha da ui cheong jung han kwa geo hyeong eu ro sang dae ga han i re tae hae ye u wa kam sa reul pyo ha neun kong sik jjeo gin in sa mal lo sseu in da

Word origin

The expression combines 수고 (sugo, "effort or hardship") with an honorific past polite ending, presenting the other person's effort as completed and worthy of respect.

Usage tips

  • In workplace conversation, it commonly marks the end of a meeting or task, making it a useful formal closing rather than a casual greeting.

Other meanings

  • good workverb

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