Korean word

응원

Pronunciation

Romanizationeungwon

Meaning

  • nounsupport

Example

나는 친구에게 응원을 보냈어.na neun chin gu e ge eung wo neul po nae sseo

I sent my friend encouragement.

Illustration for 응원 (support)

More examples

선수들이 팬들의 응원을 느꼈다.seon su deu ri paen deu rui eung wo neul neu kkyeot tta

The players felt the fans' support.

Core concept

A person stands behind someone with words or actions that help them keep going and succeed.

Common phrases

  • 응원 메시지eung won me si ji

    message of support

  • 열렬한 응원yeol lyeol han eung won

    enthusiastic support

  • 응원을 보내다eung wo neul po nae da

    send support

Similar words

격려kyeongnyeo: Words or actions that lift someone's spirits and motivate them to move forward.
지지chiji: Backing that upholds a person, idea, or policy and helps it move forward.
위로wiro: Words or actions that ease someone's sadness or pain during a difficult time.
도움toum: Practical assistance that reduces someone's difficulty or burden.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람의 성공이나 용기를 돕기 위해 말이나 행동으로 지지하는 것ta reun sa ra mui seong gong i na yong gi reul top kki wi hae ma ri na haeng dong eu ro chi ji ha neun keot

Word origin

The term is a Sino-Korean compound whose historical parts express responding to someone and giving aid, linking its form to encouragement and support.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, support can suggest money or practical help, while this word often highlights cheering and encouragement for a person or team.

Other meanings

  • backingnoun
  • cheersnoun

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