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TOPIK 2verb

응원하다

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응원해요 · 응원했어요 · 응원할 거예요 · 응원하세요

to cheer (for), to root for, to support

Example

우리는 경기장에서 한국 팀을 열심히 응원했어요.

We cheered hard for the Korean team at the stadium.

Word parts

응 respond원 help

Literally 'responding with help' — backing someone up.

Good to know

Also used for encouraging people in life: 항상 응원할게요 'I'll always be rooting for you.'