Korean Conversation · Level 216
15 words
Korean word
은혜
Pronunciation
Romanizationeunhye
Meaning
- nounfavor
Example
그의 은혜를 평생 잊지 않겠다.keu ui eun hye reul pyeong saeng it jji an ket tta
I will never forget the favor he did for me.
More examples
그는 받은 은혜를 꼭 갚겠다고 말했다.keu neun pa deun eun hye reul kkok kap kket tta go mal haet tta
He said he would make sure to repay the favor he had received.
Core concept
A kindness or help that leaves the receiver deeply grateful and mindful of repaying it.
Common phrases
은혜를 갚다eun hye reul kap tta
repay a favor
은혜에 감사하다eun hye e kam sa ha da
be grateful for a favor
받은 은혜pa deun eun hye
favor received
Similar words
감사kamsa: A formal expression of appreciation for kindness or assistance received.
도움toum: Aid given to make a difficult situation easier.
고마움komaum: The personal feeling of thankfulness that follows someone's kindness.
Definition in Korean
남에게 베푼 호의나 도움으로 받은 사람이 깊은 고마움과 보답의 의무를 느끼게 하는 감정이나 그 호의를 뜻하는 명사.na me ge pe pun ho ui na to u meu ro pa deun sa ra mi ki peun ko ma um gwa po da bui ui mu reul neu kki ge ha neun kam jeong i na keu ho ui reul tteu ta neun myeong sa
Word origin
Its Sino-Korean formation joins meanings of kindness and beneficial giving, linking the word to a favor that leaves lasting gratitude.
Usage tips
- English favor can sound like a small polite act, but this word often marks help important enough to create a lasting sense of gratitude and repayment.