Bedeutung
One reaps the rewards proportional to the effort invested.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is a cornerstone of the 'study-hard' culture. It is often used by parents to encourage children to study for the CSAT (Suneung). It reflects the Confucian belief in self-cultivation and the idea that one's status in life is a result of their own moral and academic efforts. In the workplace, it is used to justify merit-based promotions and bonuses, reinforcing the idea that hard work is the only path to advancement. Teachers frequently use this phrase to manage student expectations and emphasize that grades are a direct reflection of study time.
Focus on the Verb
Remember that '얻는다' is the present tense. It makes the proverb feel like a universal truth.
Use it in Speeches
This is a fantastic phrase to include in a graduation or farewell speech to sound wise and encouraging.
Bedeutung
One reaps the rewards proportional to the effort invested.
Focus on the Verb
Remember that '얻는다' is the present tense. It makes the proverb feel like a universal truth.
Use it in Speeches
This is a fantastic phrase to include in a graduation or farewell speech to sound wise and encouraging.
Avoid in Tragedy
Never use this phrase to console someone who has suffered a loss beyond their control.
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
노력한 만큼 ____.
The proverb is '노력한 만큼 얻는다' (You gain as much as you work for).
Which sentence is the most natural?
Choose the correct proverb.
Only '얻는다' (to gain) fits the meaning of the proverb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 시험 때문에 너무 힘들어요. B: 힘내세요. ____.
This is the most encouraging and appropriate response for the context.
Match the situation to the correct proverb.
A friend is discouraged after failing a test.
This proverb is used to encourage someone to keep trying.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben노력한 만큼 ____.
The proverb is '노력한 만큼 얻는다' (You gain as much as you work for).
Choose the correct proverb.
Only '얻는다' (to gain) fits the meaning of the proverb.
A: 시험 때문에 너무 힘들어요. B: 힘내세요. ____.
This is the most encouraging and appropriate response for the context.
A friend is discouraged after failing a test.
This proverb is used to encourage someone to keep trying.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, it is used by professionals, athletes, and anyone working toward a goal.
Yes, it shows a strong work ethic and a positive attitude toward challenges.
Yes, it can be very rude if the failure was due to bad luck or external factors.
The latter is more moralistic and traditional, while the former is more practical and modern.
Yes, you can say '노력한 만큼 얻었다' (I gained as much as I put in).
Verwandte Redewendungen
뿌린 대로 거둔다
synonymYou reap what you sow.
노력은 배신하지 않는다
similarEffort does not betray you.
티끌 모아 태산
builds onSmall dust makes a mountain.
시작이 반이다
contrastStarting is half the battle.
