Korean word

힘쓰다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhimsseuda

Meaning

  • verbwork hard

Example

그는 팀을 위해 힘썼다.keu neun ti meul wi hae him sseot tta

He worked hard for the team.

Illustration for 힘쓰다 (work hard)

More examples

요즘 가족을 위해 힘쓰고 있다.yo jeum ka jo geul wi hae him sseu go it tta

These days, he is working hard for his family.

Core concept

Putting steady effort into achieving a goal.

Common phrases

  • 가족을 위해 힘쓰다ka jo geul wi hae him sseu da

    work hard for the family

  • 직장 업무에 힘쓰다chik jjang eom mu e him sseu da

    work hard at one's job

  • 목표를 위해 힘쓰다mok pyo reul wi hae him sseu da

    work hard toward one's goal

Similar words

노력하다noryeokada: Making a deliberate effort over time to reach a desired goal.
애쓰다aesseuda: Putting great effort into a difficult task despite the strain.
고생하다kosaenghada: Going through a difficult period while struggling with its problems.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 이루기 위해 애써 힘을 들이다.eo tteon i reul i ru gi wi hae ae sseo hi meul teu ri da

Word origin

The verb combines 힘 (him, "strength") and 쓰다 (sseuda, "to use") to express using strength to achieve a goal.

Usage tips

  • The past form often describes effort that has already supported a team, project, or cause, even when the final result is not stated.

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