Korean word

도움

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoum

Meaning

  • nounhelp

Example

네가 도움이 필요하면 말해.ne ga to u mi pi ryo ha myeon mal hae

If you need help, tell me.

Illustration for 도움 (help)

More examples

이 정보가 도움이 되었으면 해.i cheong bo ga to u mi toe eo sseu myeon hae

I hope this information helps.

Core concept

Someone reaching out with support to reduce another person's difficulty or burden.

Common phrases

  • 도움이 필요하다to u mi pi ryo ha da

    need help

  • 도움을 주다to u meul chu da

    give help

  • 도움이 되다to u mi toe da

    be of help

Similar words

지원chiwon: Practical support such as money, supplies, advice, or workers that helps something succeed.
보조pojo: A person or resource that supports the main task by filling a needed role.
협조hyeopjjo: Cooperation in which people work together toward the same goal.
원조wonjo: Aid given to people or countries in need through supplies, money, or other resources.

Definition in Korean

어려운 상황에서 다른 사람이 해 주는 지원이나 손길.eo ryeo un sang hwang e seo ta reun sa ra mi hae chu neun chi wo ni na son gil

Word origin

This word is a noun formed from a native Korean verb meaning to help, so its central idea is support provided to another person.

Usage tips

  • When making a request, naming the specific task after this word helps prevent vague expectations about what kind of support is needed.

Other meanings

  • assistancenoun
  • aidnoun

Opposites

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