B2 noun Neutral

보상

[po.saŋ]

Giving something (usually money or benefits) to make up for a loss, damage, or hard work. It can refer to legal compensation or psychological rewards.

Examples

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1

시험 끝나면 나 자신에게 보상을 해줄 거야.

After the exam, I'll give myself a reward.

2

피해자들에게 정당한 보상을 지급하기로 결정했습니다.

It has been decided to pay just compensation to the victims.

3

야근했는데 보상이 너무 적은 거 아냐?

I worked overtime, but isn't the compensation too small?

Word Family

Noun
보상
Verb
보상하다
Adjective
보상적
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Memory Tip

Bo-Sang. 'Bo' as in 'bonus'. A bonus for your sang (prize/work).

Quick Quiz

사고로 입은 피해에 대해 적절한 ___을 받아야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 보상

Examples

1

시험 끝나면 나 자신에게 보상을 해줄 거야.

everyday

After the exam, I'll give myself a reward.

2

피해자들에게 정당한 보상을 지급하기로 결정했습니다.

formal

It has been decided to pay just compensation to the victims.

3

야근했는데 보상이 너무 적은 거 아냐?

informal

I worked overtime, but isn't the compensation too small?

4

심리학에서 긍정적 보상은 행동 강화에 중요한 역할을 한다.

academic

In psychology, positive rewards play an important role in behavioral reinforcement.

5

성과에 따른 인센티브 제도는 훌륭한 보상 체계입니다.

business

An incentive system based on performance is an excellent compensation structure.

Word Family

Noun
보상
Verb
보상하다
Adjective
보상적

Common Collocations

금전적 보상 monetary compensation
보상을 받다 to receive compensation
심리적 보상 psychological reward
보상 차원 for the sake of compensation
보상금 compensation money

Common Phrases

보상을 요구하다

to demand compensation

보상이 따르다

to be followed by a reward

충분한 보상

sufficient compensation

Often Confused With

보상 vs 배상

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Usage Notes

Used both in formal legal contexts and in everyday life when talking about treating oneself.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '복수' (revenge). They sound slightly similar in some dialects but have opposite meanings.

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Memory Tip

Bo-Sang. 'Bo' as in 'bonus'. A bonus for your sang (prize/work).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 報 (to repay) and 償 (to compensate).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대해 보상하다 ~으로 보상받다

Quick Quiz

사고로 입은 피해에 대해 적절한 ___을 받아야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 보상

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