Korean word

양보

Pronunciation

Romanizationyangbo

Meaning

  • noungiving way

Example

버스에서 할머니에게 양보했어요.peo seu e seo hal meo ni e ge yang bo hae sseo yo

I gave my seat to an elderly woman on the bus.

Illustration for 양보 (giving way)

More examples

회의에서는 양보가 관계를 유지하는 데 도움이 돼요.hoe ui e seo neun yang bo ga kwan gye reul yu ji ha neun te to u mi twae yo

In meetings, giving way helps maintain relationships.

Core concept

Making room for another person by letting them have the right, benefit, or place first.

Common phrases

  • 자리 양보cha ri yang bo

    giving up a seat

  • 양보 정신yang bo cheong sin

    spirit of give-and-take

Similar words

포기pogi: The choice to leave a desired goal behind instead of trying to achieve it.
배려paeryeo: Careful attention to another person's feelings and needs in daily dealings.
양해yanghae: A courteous willingness to make allowance for another person's circumstances.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 먼저 권리나 이득, 자리 등을 내어주려는 마음이나 행동을 가리키는 말.ta reun sa ra me ge meon jeo kwol li na i deuk cha ri teung eul nae eo ju ryeo neun ma eu mi na haeng dong eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean formation from components meaning "yield" and "step", giving the memorable image of stepping aside for someone else.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may connect "concession" mainly with admitting a point, but this word also fits ordinary situations where someone yields a place or advantage.

Other meanings

  • concessionnoun

Opposites

  • 이기심igisimselfishnessnoun
  • 고집kojipstubbornnessnoun

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