Korean word

도와드리다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtowadeurida

Meaning

  • verbhelp

Example

제가 도와드릴까요?che ga to wa deu ril kka yo

Shall I help you?

Illustration for 도와드리다 (help)

More examples

친구 이사할 때 도와드렸어요.chin gu i sa hal ttae to wa deu ryeo sseo yo

I helped my friend when they moved.

Core concept

Offering a helping hand while showing respect to the person receiving it.

Common phrases

  • 도와드릴까요to wa deu ril kka yo

    Can I help you

  • 도와드리러 갈게요to wa deu ri reo kal kke yo

    I'll come help you

  • 도와드렸어요to wa deu ryeo sseo yo

    I helped you

Similar words

도와주다towajuda: Gives someone practical help with a task or difficulty.
돕다toptta: Supports someone through useful action that eases a burden.

Definition in Korean

상대에게 손을 내밀어 일을 거들거나 도움을 제공함을 공손하게 나타내는 동사sang dae e ge so neul nae mi reo i reul keo deul geo na to u meul che gong ha meul kong son ha ge na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

It combines the Korean verb for helping with a benefactive form of give, turning assistance into a respectful service offered to another person.

Usage tips

  • Its respectful tone suits offers made to customers, older people, or unfamiliar people, making it a useful choice in formal conversation.

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