Korean word

베풀다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpepulda

Meaning

  • verbgive

Example

그는 친구에게 큰 도움을 베풀었다.keu neun chin gu e ge keun to u meul pe pu reot tta

He gave his friend a lot of help.

Illustration for 베풀다 (give)

More examples

그녀는 이웃에게 따뜻한 환대를 베풀었다.keu nyeo neun i u se ge tta tteu tan hwan dae reul pe pu reot tta

She showed her neighbor warm hospitality.

Core concept

Extending kindness or help to another person as a generous gift.

Common phrases

  • 도움을 베풀다to u meul pe pul da

    give help

  • 환대를 베풀다hwan dae reul pe pul da

    extend hospitality

  • 관심을 베풀다kwan si meul pe pul da

    show attention

Similar words

주다chuda: Transfer an object, message, or feeling so another person receives it.
도와주다towajuda: Help with another person's task or problem to reduce the work or trouble.
제공하다chegonghada: Supply an item, service, or information for someone to use.
나눠 주다nanwo chuda: Divide something into parts and distribute them among several people.

Definition in Korean

남에게 은혜나 도움을 베풀어 주는 뜻으로 호의나 자비를 행하는 동사na me ge eun hye na to u meul pe pu reo chu neun tteu seu ro ho ui na cha bi reul haeng ha neun tong sa

Word origin

This native Korean verb has an uncertain exact origin, but its established use centers on giving help, kindness, or other benefits.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the neutral English verb give, this word usually highlights generosity and goodwill, especially when the thing given is help or a favor.

Other meanings

  • entertainverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 베풂pepumgivingnoun

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