Korean word

받아주다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpadajuda

Meaning

  • verbaccept

Example

사과를 받아줬어요.sa gwa reul pa da jwo sseo yo

They accepted my apology.

Illustration for 받아주다 (accept)

More examples

선물을 받아줬어요.seon mu reul pa da jwo sseo yo

They accepted the gift.

Core concept

Opening up to someone's words or request and responding by accepting it or handling it for them.

Common phrases

  • 사과를 받아주다sa gwa reul pa da ju da

    accept an apology

  • 선물을 받아주다seon mu reul pa da ju da

    accept a gift

  • 부탁을 받아주다pu ta geul pa da ju da

    take on a request

Similar words

들어주다teureojuda: Listening to someone's words and responding by doing what they ask.
받아들이다padadeurida: Accepting an opinion or situation in the mind and allowing it to shape a response.
받다pattta: Receiving an object or letter from another person and taking it into one's possession.
수락하다surakada: Giving formal approval to a proposal, request, invitation, or set of terms.

Definition in Korean

사람의 표현이나 부탁을 받아서 상대를 위해 처리해 주거나 수용하는 의미를 가진 동사.sa ra mui pyo hyeo ni na pu ta geul pa da seo sang dae reul wi hae cheo ri hae chu geo na su yong ha neun ui mi reul ka jin tong sa

Word origin

The form combines the verb meaning receive with the auxiliary meaning give, framing acceptance as something done for another person.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a neutral acceptance, it often suggests accommodating someone or doing what they ask as a favor.

Other meanings

  • receiveverb
  • take onverb

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