Korean word

해소하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaesohada

Meaning

  • verbrelieve

Example

스트레스를 해소하려고 운동해.seu teu re seu reul hae so ha ryeo go un dong hae

I exercise to relieve stress.

Illustration for 해소하다 (relieve)

More examples

불만을 해소하려고 의견을 수렴했다.pul ma neul hae so ha ryeo go ui gyeo neul su ryeom haet tta

We gathered opinions to resolve dissatisfaction.

Core concept

Something weighing on a person or situation is reduced or removed, leaving greater ease.

Common phrases

  • 스트레스를 해소하다seu teu re seu reul hae so ha da

    relieve stress

  • 피로를 해소하다pi ro reul hae so ha da

    relieve fatigue

  • 불만을 해소하다pul ma neul hae so ha da

    resolve dissatisfaction

Similar words

풀다pulda: Releasing inner tension or untangling troubled feelings through speech or action.
줄이다churida: Lowering the amount, level, or size of something to reduce its effect or burden.
해결하다haegyeolhada: Processing a difficult issue until it has a clear and workable solution.
없애다eopssaeda: Removing an unwanted thing or condition so that it is no longer present.

Definition in Korean

불만·걱정·부담 따위를 줄이거나 없애어 상황이나 마음을 편하게 만드는 동사.pul man keok jjeong pu dam tta wi reul chu ri geo na eop ssae eo sang hwang i na ma eu meul pyeon ha ge man deu neun tong sa

Word origin

It combines 해소 (haeso, "relief or removal") with 하다 (hada, "to do"), turning the idea of easing or removing something into a verb.

Usage tips

  • English-speaking learners may expect a verb for physical removal, but this word commonly applies to feelings, social concerns, and financial burdens.

Other meanings

  • resolveverb
  • removeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 해소haesoreliefnoun
  • 해소법haesobeopway to relievenoun

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