Korean word

도와주다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtowajuda

Meaning

  • verbhelp

Example

제가 도와줄게요.che ga to wa jul kke yo

I'll help you.

Illustration for 도와주다 (help)

More examples

혼자서는 못 하겠으니 도와주세요.hon ja seo neun mot ha ge sseu ni to wa ju se yo

I can't do it alone, so please help me.

Core concept

One person shares another person's task so the other person has less to carry.

Common phrases

  • 좀 도와주세요chom to wa ju se yo

    help me a little

  • 제가 도와줄게요che ga to wa jul kke yo

    offer to help

  • 일을 도와주다i reul to wa ju da

    help with work

Similar words

돕다toptta: Provides practical support that lessens someone's burden or difficulty.
도와드리다towadeurida: Provides help as a respectful service to another person.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람이 해야 할 일이나 어려운 일을 함께 하여 부담을 줄여 주다.ta reun sa ra mi hae ya hal i ri na eo ryeo un i reul ham kke ha yeo pu da meul chu ryeo chu da

Word origin

The word developed by joining the native verb for help with the verb for give, expressing help as something offered to someone.

Usage tips

  • The English word help covers many situations, while this verb often focuses on helping with a person's task or difficulty.

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