수고했어
Sugohaesseo
What does it mean?
수고했어 recognizes someone’s effort: “You worked hard,” “good job getting through it,” or “thanks for your effort.”
How it sounds
A: 오늘 진짜 힘들었지? 수고했어. B: 고마워.
When do Koreans use it?
It is common after work, study, practice, travel, an event, or any tiring task, especially between people who are close.
A small nuance
It is less about judging the result and more about acknowledging the effort and difficulty.