Korean word

피해

Pronunciation

Romanizationpihae

Meaning

  • noundamage

Example

홍수로 피해를 입었어요.hong su ro pi hae reul i beo sseo yo

We suffered damage from the flood.

Illustration for 피해 (damage)

More examples

그 제품은 소비자에게 큰 피해를 주었다.keu che pu meun so bi ja e ge keun pi hae reul chu eot tta

The product caused serious damage to consumers.

Core concept

The damage left behind after a harmful event strikes someone or something.

Common phrases

  • 피해를 입다pi hae reul ip tta

    suffer damage

  • 피해를 주다pi hae reul chu da

    cause damage

Similar words

손해sonhae: A financial loss or disadvantage caused by an action, decision, or situation.
손상sonsang: Damage that leaves an object or body part in worse condition or with reduced function.
손실sonsil: A reduction in property, value, or expected profit caused by a problem or event.
보상posang: Money, goods, or services given to make up for harm or loss.

Definition in Korean

범죄나 사고, 재난으로 신체적·물질적 또는 권리상의 손해가 발생한 상태.peom joe na sa go chae na neu ro sin che jeok mul jjil jeok tto neun kwol li sang ui son hae ga pal saeng han sang tae

Word origin

The word is Sino-Korean in origin, joining a character for receiving harm with a character for harm itself.

Usage tips

  • This word commonly appears in discussions of reporting harm and seeking compensation, so it is useful in practical and official situations.

Other meanings

  • lossnoun

Opposites

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