Korean word

위로

Pronunciation

Romanizationwiro

Meaning

  • nouncomfort

Example

힘들어하는 친구에게 위로를 해 줬다.him deu reo ha neun chin gu e ge wi ro reul hae chwot tta

I comforted a friend who was going through a hard time.

Illustration for 위로 (comfort)

More examples

그의 위로의 말이 큰 힘이 되었다.keu ui wi ro ui ma ri keun hi mi toe eot tta

His words of comfort gave me great strength.

Core concept

Words or actions that ease another person's pain and emotional burden during a difficult time.

Common phrases

  • 위로의 말wi ro ui mal

    words of comfort

  • 위로가 되다wi ro ga toe da

    be a comfort

Similar words

위안wian: Emotional shelter that helps a troubled mind become peaceful.
격려kyeongnyeo: Words or actions that lift someone's spirits and encourage progress.
안도ando: Relief felt when worry or tension suddenly goes away.

Definition in Korean

고생이나 슬픔을 겪는 사람에게 보내는 위안의 말이나 행동.ko saeng i na seul peu meul kyeong neun sa ra me ge po nae neun wi a nui ma ri na haeng dong

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements linked to comforting the heart and showing concern for a person's labor or hardship.

Usage tips

  • In Korean reading passages, tracking who gives and who receives 위로 (wiro, "comfort") helps learners follow emotional situations even when the sentence is long.

Other meanings

  • appreciationnoun
  • upwardadverb

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