A1 Expression Formal

수고했어요.

sugohaesseoyo.

You worked hard / Good job.

Meaning

Acknowledging someone's effort or hard work.

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Cultural Background

It is the most common phrase heard in offices. Customers say this to staff to show appreciation. Students say this to teachers after class.

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The Boss Rule

Never say '수고하세요' to a superior. It is the #1 mistake learners make.

Meaning

Acknowledging someone's effort or hard work.

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The Boss Rule

Never say '수고하세요' to a superior. It is the #1 mistake learners make.

Test Yourself

Which is appropriate for a boss?

What do you say to your manager after a meeting?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: c

Always use '고생 많으셨습니다' for superiors to show respect.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is appropriate for a boss? Choose A2

What do you say to your manager after a meeting?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: c

Always use '고생 많으셨습니다' for superiors to show respect.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, use '수고했어'.

Related Phrases

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고생했어요

synonym

You suffered/worked hard

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감사합니다

similar

Thank you

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수고 많으셨습니다

specialized form

You did a lot of hard work

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