Korean word

애쓰다

Pronunciation

Romanizationaesseuda

어려운 일을 만나도 끝까지 애써요.eo ryeo un i reul man na do kkeut kka ji ae sseo yo

Even when we face a difficult task, we keep trying hard until the end.

시험을 잘 보려고 애써요.si heo meul chal po ryeo go ae sseo yo

I am trying hard to do well on the test.

Pushing through difficulty with sustained effort from both the body and the mind.

열심히 하다yeolsimhi hada: Doing a task diligently and with strong commitment.
노력하다noryeokada: Striving steadily toward a desired result.

어떤 일을 이루려고 몸과 마음으로 애를 쓰며 노력하는 동사.eo tteon i reul i ru ryeo go mom gwa ma eu meu ro ae reul sseu myeo no ryeo ka neun tong sa

The word's history is uncertain, so connecting it to guessed parts can mislead learners and the full verb is best memorized as a unit.

This verb often draws attention to the effort and strain involved, making it useful when recognizing someone's hard work rather than simply stating that they tried.