Korean word

피로

Pronunciation

Romanizationpiro

Meaning

  • nounfatigue

Example

오랜 일로 피로가 쌓였어요.o raen il lo pi ro ga ssa yeo sseo yo

Fatigue has built up from working for a long time.

Illustration for 피로 (fatigue)

More examples

주말에 푹 쉬어서 피로가 풀렸어요.chu ma re puk swi eo seo pi ro ga pul lyeo sseo yo

I recovered from my fatigue after getting plenty of rest over the weekend.

Core concept

The body or mind has run low on energy, so normal activities feel difficult.

Common phrases

  • 피로가 쌓이다pi ro ga ssa i da

    fatigue accumulates

  • 피로를 풀다pi ro reul pul da

    relieve fatigue

  • 피로감pi ro gam

    feeling of fatigue

Similar words

피곤pigon: A tired feeling that makes physical effort and focused attention difficult.
피로감pirogam: The noticeable feeling of being tired or drained.
무기력mugiryeok: A lack of energy and drive that makes starting activities difficult.
탈진taljin: Complete exhaustion caused by using up nearly all physical or mental strength.

Definition in Korean

신체 기능이나 정신적 에너지가 부족해 일상 활동이 힘들어진 상태sin che ki neung i na cheong sin jeok e neo ji ga pu jo kae il sang hwal dong i him deu reo jin sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements associated with tiredness and labor, linking it to exhaustion caused by exertion.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in conversations about rest and recovery, especially after a long day or sustained concentration.

Opposites

  • 활력hwallyeokvitalitynoun
  • 기력kiryeokenergynoun

Related words

  • 피로감pirogamfeeling of fatiguenoun
  • 피로도pirododegree of fatiguenoun
  • 피로회복제pirohoebokjjefatigue-relief remedynoun

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