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수고하세요

sugohaseyo

수고하세요 · 수고하셨습니다 (after work is done)

keep up the good work; take care (said when leaving)

Example

오늘 커피 정말 맛있게 잘 마셨어요. 수고하세요!

The coffee was really good today. Have a good one!

Word parts

수 receive고 hardship

Literally 'endure hardship' — acknowledging someone's effort.

Good to know

Said to clerks or coworkers when leaving; avoid it with your boss or elders — use 수고하셨습니다 or 먼저 가 보겠습니다.