Korean word

기부

Pronunciation

Romanizationkibu

Meaning

  • noundonation

Example

저는 매달 기부를 합니다.cheo neun mae dal ki bu reul ham ni da

I make a donation every month.

Illustration for 기부 (donation)

More examples

그 단체는 기부로 운영됩니다.keu tan che neun ki bu ro u nyeong doem ni da

The organization is run on donations.

Core concept

A person freely passes useful money or belongings to someone else for support.

Common phrases

  • 정기 기부cheong gi ki bu

    regular donation

  • 소액 기부so aek ki bu

    small donation

  • 기부 캠페인ki bu kaem pe in

    donation campaign

Similar words

기부금kibugeum: Money given as a donation to support a person, group, or cause.
후원huwon: Ongoing money or material support sent to help a person, group, or cause.
기증kijeung: Formal giving of an object to a museum or public institution.
헌금heongeum: Money offered during worship or to a religious institution.

Definition in Korean

자발적으로 돈이나 물건을 단체나 개인에게 주는 행위.cha bal jeo geu ro to ni na mul geo neul tan che na kae i ne ge chu neun haeng wi

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning to entrust or send and to add or attach, forming the idea of giving money or goods to a person or group.

Usage tips

  • This word fits organized giving as well as personal giving, making it useful in conversations about charities, community projects, and helping individuals.

Other meanings

  • contributionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 기부하다kibuhadadonateverb
  • 기부금kibugeumdonation fundsnoun
  • 기부자kibujadonornoun

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