Korean Conversation · Level 66
15 words
Korean word
드리다
Pronunciation
Romanizationteurida
Meaning
- verbgive
Example
이거 드릴게요.i geo teu ril kke yo
I'll give you this.
More examples
필요하면 언제든 자료를 보내드릴게요.pi ryo ha myeon eon je deun cha ryo reul po nae deu ril kke yo
Whenever you need the materials, I'll send them to you.
Core concept
The speaker places something or some help into another person's care while showing respect.
Common phrases
도와드리다to wa deu ri da
help you
알려드리다al lyeo deu ri da
tell you
보여드리다po yeo deu ri da
show you
Similar words
주다chuda: Move an object, message, or feeling from one person to another.
주시다chusida: Give something in a form that honors the person who gives it.
건네다keonneda: Pass an object across to someone by hand.
선물하다seonmulhada: Give something as a gift to show kindness or thanks.
Definition in Korean
말하는 사람이 자신을 낮추어 상대에게 물건·말·행동을 정중하게 건네거나 제공함을 나타내는 동사.mal ha neun sa ra mi cha si neul nat chu eo sang dae e ge mul geon mal haeng dong eul cheong jung ha ge keon ne geo na che gong ha meul na ta nae neun tong sa
Word origin
The verb is a lexicalized humble way to express giving, with the speaker lowering their own status before the recipient.
Usage tips
- Its polite feeling is especially useful when making a friendly offer, because the speaker sounds thoughtful rather than too direct.