Gosaenghaesseoyo (고생했어요): What Koreans Say When You’ve Really Been Through Something Hard
One of the most heartwarming phrases in Korean culture! 고생했어요 (gosaenghaesseoyo) is how Koreans acknowledge someone’s hard work and effort. It literally means “you suffered” or “you went through hardship,” but it’s used as a warm expression of appreciation and empathy.




