How to say to struggle in Korean

Meaning

고생하다 means to have a hard time or to struggle while doing something. You use it when work, study, travel, or daily life feels difficult and tiring. It can also sound caring when you talk about someone’s hard effort.

Example sentences

1. 친구와 여행하느라 고생했어요.

   I struggled traveling with my friend.

2. 시험공부하느라 고생했어요.

   I struggled studying for the test.

3. 주말에 사람들이 많아서 고생했어요.

   I struggled because there were so many people on the weekend.

4. 집에서 청소하느라 고생했어요.

   I struggled cleaning the house.