보상
bosang[ˈpo̞(ː)sʰa̠ŋ]
The English word 'reward' is translated into Korean as 보상 (bosang).
보상 is used as a noun to refer to a prize promised for a certain deed or catch, implying compensation for an action or achievement.
Meaning: prize promised for a certain deed or catch (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
bosang
Did you know?
- The concept of a 'reward' in Korean culture is closely tied to the idea of 인과응보, the belief that every action has a corresponding consequence or reward.
- The character 補 in the Sino-Korean root for 보상 also means 'to mend' or 'to supplement', like patching a hole in clothing.
- When someone provides a reward for finding a lost pet, Koreans often use the term 사례금 instead of 보상 to emphasize the 'token of gratitude'.
Examples in context
- – 나중에 보답을 해드릴게요.I will repay you later.
- – 그는 대회에서 상금을 받았어요.He received a prize at the competition.
- 적절한 보상이 필요합니다.jeokjeolhan bosangi piryohamnida.An appropriate reward is necessary.
- 그는 큰 보상을 받았습니다.geuneun keun bosangeul badatseumnida.He received a large reward.
- 실종된 반려견을 찾으면 보상을 드립니다.siljongdoen ballyeogyeoneul chajeumyeon bosangeul deurimnida.If you find the lost pet, we will give a reward.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are discussing a lost item at a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지갑을 찾아주면 보상이 있어요.jigabeul chajajumyeon bosangi isseoyo.There is a reward if you find my wallet.
- 서연 Seo-yeon보상이 얼마나 되나요?bosangi eolmana doenayo?How much is the reward?
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨에게 사례하겠습니다.Seoyeon ssiege saryehaetgetseumnida.I will give you a reward, Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon열심히 찾아볼게요.yeolsimhi chajabolgeyo.I will look for it hard.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 보상, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 보상, CC BY-SA 4.0.
