English–Korean

“take care of” in Korean

Korean

Also보살피다 (posalpida) · 챙겨주다 (chaenggyeojuda)

Romanizationtolboda

주말에 친구 집에서 아이를 돌봤어요.chu ma re chin gu chi be seo a i reul tol bwa sseo yo

I took care of a child at my friend's house over the weekend.

“Take care of” in Korean is 돌보다 (tolboda).

Watching over someone closely enough to notice needs and provide everyday help.

아기가 아플 때는 밤새 돌봐야 해요.a gi ga a peul ttae neun pam sae tol bwa ya hae yo

When the baby is sick, I need to take care of the baby all night.

It is natural for children, older people, and pets, while a more clinical English choice may be needed when the focus is medical treatment.

posalpida

verbtake care of

저는 할머니를 보살피고 있어요.cheo neun hal meo ni reul po sal pi go i sseo yo

I am taking care of my grandmother.

chaenggyeojuda

verbtake care of

친구가 아플 때 항상 챙겨줘요.chin gu ga a peul ttae hang sang chaeng gyeo jwo yo

I always take care of my friend when they are sick.