When to use sacrifice in Korean

When to use it

"Sacrifice" means giving up something important, comfortable, or enjoyable for another person or for a good reason. In Korean, 희생 is used when someone helps others by losing time, money, comfort, or chances for themselves. It can describe both small everyday actions and bigger serious situations.

Example sentences

1. 엄마는 가족을 위해 많은 희생을 했어요.

   Mom made many sacrifices for the family.

2. 우리는 시험 때문에 잠을 조금 희생했어요.

   We sacrificed a little sleep because of the test.

3. 팀을 위해 제가 희생할게요.

   I will sacrifice for the team.

4. 여행 돈을 모으려고 새 옷 쇼핑을 희생했어요.

   I gave up shopping for new clothes to save money for the trip.

5. 동생을 돌보려고 친구 만남을 희생했어요.

   I sacrificed meeting my friends to take care of my younger sibling.

6. 모두의 안전을 위해 작은 희생이 필요해요.

   A small sacrifice is needed for everyone's safety.