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Effort in Korean 🇰🇷


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effort 수고
How to say “effort” in Korean? “수고”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “수고” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on effort in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember "수고":
• Think of "수고" as the combination of the sound "soo" (like “so”) and "go" (like “go forward”)—reminding you that putting in effort helps you move forward.
• Picture someone saying, "수고하세요!" (su-go-ha-se-yo), as a way to encourage continued hard work.

Explanations:
• "수고" refers to the effort, hard work, or trouble someone has put into a task.
• It’s often used to acknowledge someone’s labor or to express appreciation for their hard work.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 노력 (no-ryeok) – meaning "effort" or "endeavor."
• 노고 (no-go) – another term referring to hard work or hardship in performing a task.

Alternate Meanings and Slang Usage:
• In casual settings, “수고” is sometimes used as a shorthand, friendly farewell among colleagues or friends after finishing work, as in, "수고!" meaning "Good job!" or "Take care after all the effort."
• It can appear in phrases like "수고했어" (su-go-hae-sseo) which informally thanks someone for their effort.

Example Sentences:
• "수고하세요!" (su-go-ha-se-yo)
 Translation: "Keep up the good work!" or "Thank you for your hard work!"
• "오늘 정말 수고 많았어요." (o-neul jeong-mal su-go man-a-sseo-yo)
 Translation: "You worked really hard today."
• "수고한 만큼 보람이 있을 거예요." (su-go-han man-keum bo-ram-i i-sseul geo-ye-yo)
 Translation: "The reward will be as great as the effort you put in."

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