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고생 끝에 낙이 온다

"no pain no gain"

Korean word for no pain no gain

Idioms

Korean idiomatic expressions

Pronunciation Guide

고생 끝에 낙이 온다[go·saeng kkeute na·ki· onda]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eu" is like "oo" but with unrounded lips
  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"

English Translation

no pain no gain

Meaning & Usage

'고생 끝에 낙이 온다' means 'no pain no gain' in English.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Expressions are best learned as fixed phrases. Memorize them as a whole.
  • 💡Korean idiomatic expressions
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I learned the expression "고생 끝에 낙이 온다".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "고생 끝에 낙이 온다".
Advanced
"고생 끝에 낙이 온다" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "고생 끝에 낙이 온다" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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