Korean Dictionary
How to say "Peer Support" in Korean
“Peer Support” in Korean is 동료 지원 (pronounced "dongnyeo jiwon").
동료 지원
dongnyeo jiwon
Usage & Context
Peer support involves people with lived experience helping others facing similar challenges. Korean mental health organizations use trained 동료 지원 specialists to assist those in recovery.
Example Sentence
동료 지원은 비슷한 경험을 공유함으로써 회복을 돕는다.
Peer support helps recovery by sharing similar experiences.
How to use 동료 지원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Peer Support” is 동료 지원, romanized as dongnyeo jiwon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 동료 지원.
Pronunciation Guide
For 동료 (dongnyeo), say "dong-nyeo." "Dong" like "dong" in "ding-dong," and "nyeo" like "neo" but with a 'y' sound. For 지원 (jiwon), say "jee-won." "Jee" like "gee" in "geese," and "won" like "won" in "one." The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the general benefits of peer support.
많은 사람들이 동료 지원을 통해 위안과 힘을 얻어요.
Many people find comfort and strength through peer support.
Explaining the role of a peer support specialist.
동료 지원 전문가는 자신의 경험을 공유하며 다른 사람들을 돕습니다.
Peer support specialists share their own experiences to help others.
Sharing a personal experience with peer support.
회복 중에 동료 지원 프로그램이 저에게 큰 도움이 되었어요.
The peer support program helped me a lot during my recovery.
Cultural Context
While the concept of mutual aid (상부상조, sangbusangjo) has deep roots in Korean culture, formal '동료 지원' programs, particularly in mental health and addiction recovery, are relatively newer, often adopted from Western models. These programs are gaining recognition for their effectiveness, as they leverage the unique empathy and understanding that comes from shared lived experiences. It's a key term in discussions about community-based care and destigmatizing mental health issues in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 동료 지원 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
동료 지원 프로그램
peer support program
동료 지원 전문가
peer support specialist
동료 지원을 받다
to receive peer support
Related Expressions
상담
sangdam
counseling
지지 그룹
jiji geurup
support group
경험 공유
gyeongheom gongyu
sharing experiences
상호 협력
sangho hyeomnyeok
mutual cooperation
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