Words for cheering someone on
Read & notice
Learn expressions that let you enjoy music and encourage someone. 응원 means support or cheering. 응원해요 is a polite way to say you support someone; the subject and object are often understood from context. 좋아해요 can mean liking someone or something, so context matters.
These are everyday Korean words, not quotations from songs. Read 응원 as 응 + 원. 원 contains the compound vowel ㅝ, which you can explore in the practice lab. Start with the spelling, then connect it to a real situation. A message of support does not require personal information or a reply.
I’m cheering you on.
I like music.
Thank you.
Which phrase expresses support?
응원해요 expresses support. The person is supplied by context.
응원 = ?
응원 = ㅇ + ㅡ + ㅇ → ㅇ + ㅝ + ㄴ
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Sources & further reading
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National Institute of Korean Language ↗Online King Sejong Institute ↗