Korean word

가사도우미

Pronunciation

Romanizationkasadoumi

Meaning

  • nounhousekeeper

Example

이번 주에 가사도우미가 와서 빨래랑 청소를 도와줬어요.i beon chu e ka sa do u mi ga wa seo ppal lae rang cheong so reul to wa jwo sseo yo

This week, the housekeeper came and helped with the laundry and cleaning.

Illustration for 가사도우미 (housekeeper)

More examples

가사도우미를 고용했더니 집안일이 많이 편해졌어요.ka sa do u mi reul ko yong haet tteo ni chi ba ni ri ma ni pyeon hae jeo sseo yo

After I hired a housekeeper, household chores became much easier.

Core concept

A person who comes to a home or is hired to help with household chores.

Common phrases

  • 가사도우미를 고용하다ka sa do u mi reul ko yong ha da

    hire a housekeeper

  • 가사도우미가 오다ka sa do u mi ga o da

    housekeeper comes

  • 가사도우미에게 부탁하다ka sa do u mi e ge pu ta ka da

    ask a housekeeper

Similar words

가정부kajeongbu: A person who earns a living by doing household chores in a family's home.
베이비시터peibisiteo: A person paid to look after children.
청소도우미cheongsodoumi: A helper whose main job is cleaning a home.

Definition in Korean

집안일을 돕기 위해 방문하거나 고용되는 사람을 가리키는 말이다.chi ba ni reul top kki wi hae pang mun ha geo na ko yong doe neun sa ra meul ka ri ki neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word combines 가사 (gasa, "household chores") with 도우미 (doumi, "helper"), giving the meaning of a person who helps with housework.

Usage tips

  • When arranging this kind of help, Korean speakers often clarify the tasks, visit schedule, and payment separately.

Opposites

  • 고용주koyongjuemployernoun

Related words

  • 가사노동kasanodonghouseworknoun
  • 가사일kasailhousehold choresnoun
  • 가사분담kasabundamdivision of houseworknoun

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