Korean Conversation · Level 268
15 words
Korean word
도움되다
Pronunciation
Romanizationtoumdoeda
Meaning
- verbbe helpful
Example
그 정보가 도움됐어요.keu cheong bo ga to um dwae sseo yo
That information was helpful.
More examples
이런 팁들은 학습에 도움돼요.i reon tip tteu reun hak sseu be to um dwae yo
These tips are helpful for learning.
Core concept
Something that serves as useful support when a problem needs solving.
Common phrases
업무에 도움되다eom mu e to um doe da
be helpful for work
학습에 도움되다hak sseu be to um doe da
be helpful for learning
Similar words
도와주다towajuda: Give direct help that makes another person's task or difficulty easier.
도움받다toumbattta: Receive assistance from another person for a task or difficult situation.
보탬이 되다potaemi toeda: Add useful support that makes up for what is lacking.
Definition in Korean
정보나 행위가 상대의 문제 해결이나 상황 개선에 보탬이 되는 상태가 되다cheong bo na haeng wi ga sang dae ui mun je hae gyeo ri na sang hwang kae seo ne po tae mi toe neun sang tae ga toe da
Word origin
The word joins 도움 (doum, "help") with 되다 (doeda, "become"), expressing that something becomes a source of help.
Usage tips
- The subject can be information, advice, or an action, so the word is not limited to a person who offers assistance.