When to use compensation in Korean
Korean: 보상[ bo-sang ]
When to use it
Compensation (보상) is money, a gift, or help given because something bad happened or something was damaged. It can also mean a small reward to make up for a problem. You often use it when someone gets compensation, gives compensation, or asks for compensation.
Example sentences
비행기가 많이 늦어서 우리는 보상을 받았어요.
Our flight was very late, so we received compensation.
새로 산 세탁기가 고장 나서 보상을 받았어요.
The new washing machine broke, so we received compensation.
학교 소풍이 취소돼서 학생들은 작은 보상을 받았어요.
The school picnic was canceled, so the students received a small compensation.
친구가 제 책을 잃어버려서 새 책으로 보상했어요.
My friend lost my book, so he compensated me with a new book.
택배가 안 와서 보상을 달라고 했어요.
My package did not arrive, so I asked for compensation.
친구가 약속에 늦어서 커피로 보상했어요.
My friend was late for our plan, so she made it up to me with coffee.