Korean word

돌봄

Pronunciation

Romanizationtolbom

Meaning

  • nouncare

Example

돌봄이 필요한 어르신을 도와주세요.tol bo mi pi ryo han eo reu si neul to wa ju se yo

Please help older people who need care.

Illustration for 돌봄 (care)

More examples

맞벌이 부모는 어린이 돌봄을 찾는 경우가 많다.mat ppeo ri pu mo neun eo ri ni tol bo meul chan neun kyeong u ga man ta

Working parents often look for childcare.

Core concept

Steady help and attention that protect someone while they go about daily life.

Common phrases

  • 어린이 돌봄eo ri ni tol bom

    childcare

  • 노인 돌봄no in tol bom

    elder care

  • 돌봄 비용tol bom pi yong

    care costs

Similar words

돌봄 서비스tolbom seobiseu: Organized help for people in need that is delivered through a facility or formal program.
보살핌posalpim: Warm, thoughtful care shown by staying close to someone's needs.
양육yangyuk: The work of raising children and guiding their growth.

Definition in Korean

관심과 보살핌으로 누군가의 생활 불편을 줄이고 안전을 지키는 행위나 상태kwan sim gwa po sal pi meu ro nu gun ga ui saeng hwal pul pyeo neul chu ri go an jeo neul chi ki neun haeng wi na sang tae

Word origin

The word comes from the verb meaning to look after or care for, with noun formation making the caring process itself the focus.

Usage tips

  • It is useful for talking about support provided to people who need help in daily life, not only about personal affection.

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