Korean word

수고

Pronunciation

Romanizationsugo

Meaning

  • nouneffort

Example

그는 성공을 위해 많은 수고를 했다.keu neun seong gong eul wi hae ma neun su go reul haet tta

He put in a lot of effort to succeed.

Illustration for 수고 (effort)

More examples

프로젝트 마무리까지 수고 많으셨어요.peu ro jek teu ma mu ri kka ji su go ma neu syeo sseo yo

Thank you for working so hard to finish the project.

Core concept

The unseen labor and difficulty someone accepts in order to get something done.

Common phrases

  • 수고 많으셨습니다su go ma neu syeot sseum ni da

    appreciation for your hard work

  • 수고하셨어요su go ha syeo sseo yo

    appreciation for your hard work

Similar words

고생kosaeng: Trouble and suffering endured during a demanding time in life or work.
노력noryeok: Continued effort that directs energy toward a desired result.
애씀aesseum: Taking pains and working hard while trying to accomplish something.
노고nogo: A respectful formal term for a person's devoted labor and effort.

Definition in Korean

일을 하면서 들이는 고생이나 손수 한 노력을 나타내는 명사.i reul ha myeon seo teu ri neun ko saeng i na son su han no ryeo geul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word's history is not fully certain, but it has long referred to the labor and hardship behind a person's actions.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect a simple word for effort, but this term can also show appreciation for the effort, which makes it useful in friendly conversation.

Other meanings

  • troublenoun

Opposites

  • 수월함suwolhameasenoun

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