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피해

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '피해' (pihae) primarily means 'damage' or 'harm.' It is commonly used to describe physical, financial, or emotional damage caused by accidents, natural disasters, or other harmful events.

Common Contexts

'피해' is often used in news reports, insurance claims, and everyday conversations about accidents or disasters. It can refer to both tangible damage (like property damage) and intangible harm (such as emotional distress).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 피해를 입다: to suffer damage or harm
  • 피해를 주다: to cause damage or harm
  • 피해 보상: damage compensation
  • 피해 최소화: minimizing damage

These collocations are essential for discussing incidents and their consequences.

Register and Politeness

'피해' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with verbs or expressions, the politeness level depends on the verb endings.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '피해' with '손해' (loss), but '피해' focuses more on damage or harm, while '손해' often refers to financial loss. Use '피해' when emphasizing damage caused by an event or accident.

Example Sentences

태풍으로 인해 많은 피해가 발생했다.

Taepung-euro inhae manheun pihaega balseonghaetda.

A lot of damage occurred due to the typhoon.

피해를 최소화하기 위해 안전 수칙을 지켜야 한다.

Pihaereul choesohwahagi wihae anjeon suchigeul jikyeoya handa.

To minimize damage, safety rules must be followed.

그 사고로 인한 피해 보상을 청구했다.

Geu sagoro inhan pihae bosangeul cheongguhaetda.

He claimed compensation for the damage caused by that accident.