은혜
eunhye[ɯnʝe̞]
unhei is the English translation for the Korean word 은혜 (eunhye), which refers to a benefit or favor received from someone.
The word 은혜 refers to a benefit, favor or kindness that often carries a sense of divine grace or a deep feeling of gratitude.
How do you pronounce it?
eunhye
Did you know?
- The opposite of receiving 은혜 (eunhye) is the phrase 은혜를 원수로 갚다, which literally means 'repaying grace with an enemy'.
- There is a specific Korean expression for 'repaying 은혜' (은혜를 갚다) that is used not just for people, but also for animals who have saved a human life.
- The word unhei shares its root with the Japanese word on (恩), which similarly describes a social debt of gratitude that must be repaid.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 언희 씨?Hello, Unhei?
- 언희, 오늘 뭐 해?Unhei, what are doing today?
- 그는 큰 은혜를 입었습니다.geuneun keun eunhe-reul ibeotseumnida.He received a great favor.
- 신의 은혜를 믿습니다.sinui eunhe-reul mitseumnida.I believe in God's grace.
Example conversation
Jihoon thanks Seoyeon for helping him during a difficult time.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨, 정말 큰 은혜를 입었습니다.Seoyeon ssi, jeongmal keun eunhye-reul ibeossumnida.Seoyeon, I have received a great kindness from you.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니에요, 지훈 씨. 별거 아니에요.anieyo, Jihun ssi. byeolgeo anieyo.No, Jihoon. It was nothing.
- 지훈 Ji-hun도와주셔서 정말 감사합니다.dowajusyeoseo jeongmal gamsahamnida.Thank you so much for helping me.
- 서연 Seo-yeon언제든 도움이 필요하면 말씀하세요.eonjedeun doumi piryohamyeon malsseumhaseyo.Please let me know whenever you need help.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 은혜, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
