Korean word

기여

Pronunciation

Romanizationkiyeo

Meaning

  • nouncontribution

Example

팀의 성공에 기여를 했다.ti mui seong gong e ki yeo reul haet tta

They contributed to the team's success.

Illustration for 기여 (contribution)

More examples

이 활동은 지역사회에 큰 기여가 되었다.i hwal dong eun chi yeok ssa hoe e keun ki yeo ga toe eot tta

This activity made a significant contribution to the local community.

Core concept

An added effort or form of help that improves a shared result.

Common phrases

  • 기여를 하다ki yeo reul ha da

    make a contribution

  • 기여가 크다ki yeo ga keu da

    make a significant contribution

  • 기여를 인정받다ki yeo reul in jeong bat tta

    receive recognition for one's contribution

Similar words

도움toum: Support given to ease someone's difficulty or help with a task.
공헌kongheon: An act or achievement that helps an organization or society succeed.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 목표의 결과를 좋게 만들기 위해 힘이나 도움을 더하는 행위나 역할eo tteon i ri na mok pyo ui kyeol gwa reul cho ke man deul gi wi hae hi mi na to u meul teo ha neun haeng wi na yeo kal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term comes from Chinese-character elements associated with giving or adding support to others, which developed into the idea of contributing to a result.

Usage tips

  • 기여 (giyeo, "contribution") is more formal than everyday help, so it fits reports and other official writing better than casual conversation.

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