When to use loss in Korean

When to use it

손해 means a loss or a disadvantage. You use it when someone loses money, time, or a good chance, or when something is not a good deal. In Korean, people often say 손해를 보다, which means to suffer a loss or be worse off.

Example sentences

1. 이 컵을 깨서 손해를 봤어요.

   I broke this cup, so I suffered a loss.

2. 세일이 끝난 후에 사면 손해예요.

   If you buy it after the sale ends, it is a loss.

3. 숙제를 안 하면 손해예요.

   If you do not do your homework, you lose out.

4. 지금 그 가방을 팔면 손해예요.

   If you sell that bag now, you will lose money.

5. 기차표를 잃어버려서 손해를 봤어요.

   I lost my train ticket, so I suffered a loss.

6. 싼 가게를 안 가면 손해예요.

   If you do not go to the cheaper store, you lose out.