보상하다
To give something (usually money or a benefit) to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or effort.
Examples
3 of 5노력한 만큼 보상받고 싶어요.
I want to be rewarded as much as I worked.
정부는 수해 입은 농민들에게 손실을 보상하기로 했다.
The government decided to compensate the farmers who suffered flood damage.
내가 나중에 꼭 보상할게.
I will definitely compensate you later.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bo-sang - Bo (protect/make up) + Sang (prize). Giving a prize to protect/make up for something.
Quick Quiz
회사는 야근을 한 직원들에게 휴가로 ( )했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보상
Examples
노력한 만큼 보상받고 싶어요.
everydayI want to be rewarded as much as I worked.
정부는 수해 입은 농민들에게 손실을 보상하기로 했다.
formalThe government decided to compensate the farmers who suffered flood damage.
내가 나중에 꼭 보상할게.
informalI will definitely compensate you later.
심리학적으로 보상은 학습의 동기를 부여한다.
academicPsychologically, reward provides motivation for learning.
성과에 따라 인센티브로 보상하는 시스템입니다.
businessIt is a system that rewards with incentives based on performance.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
정당한 보상
just compensation
보상 심리
compensation mentality
손실 보상
loss compensation
Often Confused With
배상하다 is specifically for legal compensation for an illegal act; 보상하다 is general compensation for effort or legal damage.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics concerning labor, economics, and law.
Common Mistakes
Confusing with '상주다' (to give an award). 보상 implies making up for a loss or effort.
Memory Tip
Bo-sang - Bo (protect/make up) + Sang (prize). Giving a prize to protect/make up for something.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 報償 (repay/compensate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
회사는 야근을 한 직원들에게 휴가로 ( )했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보상
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