Korean word

모시다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmosida

Meaning

  • verbtake

Example

내일 아버지를 모시고 병원에 가야 해요.nae il a beo ji reul mo si go pyeong wo ne ka ya hae yo

I have to take my father to the hospital tomorrow.

Illustration for 모시다 (take)

More examples

어르신을 모시고 자리에 안내했어요.eo reu si neul mo si go cha ri e an nae hae sseo yo

I respectfully escorted an elderly person to a seat.

Core concept

Bringing or going with a guest or elder while respectfully taking care of them.

Common phrases

  • 어르신을 모시다eo reu si neul mo si da

    escort an elderly person

Similar words

데리고 가다terigo kada: Go somewhere with a person and lead them to the destination.
데려오다teryeooda: Bring someone to the speaker's place from another location.
안내하다annaehada: Show someone the way to a destination.
돌보다tolboda: Provide daily help and watch over a person or animal.

Definition in Korean

손님이나 부모님처럼 돌봄이 필요한 사람을 예의를 갖추어 맞아 안내하거나 곁에서 보살피는 동사.son ni mi na pu mo nim cheo reom tol bo mi pi ryo han sa ra meul ye ui reul kat chu eo ma ja an nae ha geo na kyeo te seo po sal pi neun tong sa

Word origin

This native Korean verb has a long-standing sense of respectfully serving someone, which explains its uses for accompanying or bringing that person.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, the key difference is respect: this verb suits an older person or honored guest, while a neutral verb is usual for a friend.

Other meanings

  • look afterverb
  • accompanyverb

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