Korean word

보살피다

Pronunciation

Romanizationposalpida

Meaning

  • verbtake care of

Example

저는 할머니를 보살피고 있어요.cheo neun hal meo ni reul po sal pi go i sseo yo

I am taking care of my grandmother.

Illustration for 보살피다 (take care of)

More examples

어제는 몸이 안 좋아서 할머니를 보살폈어요.eo je neun mo mi an cho a seo hal meo ni reul po sal pyeo sseo yo

Yesterday, I was not feeling well, so I took care of my grandmother.

Core concept

Care shown through regular attention, protection, and help with everyday needs.

Common phrases

  • 할머니를 보살피다hal meo ni reul po sal pi da

    take care of grandmother

  • 아기를 보살피다a gi reul po sal pi da

    take care of a baby

  • 환자를 보살피다hwan ja reul po sal pi da

    care for a patient

Similar words

돌보다tolboda: Supervising a child, older person, or pet and handling the daily care they require.
챙기다chaenggida: Gathering the belongings and supplies needed for a person or activity.
간호하다kanhohada: Providing nursing care to someone who is ill or injured during recovery.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 동물의 필요와 안전을 챙기며 꾸준히 보살피는 것을 뜻하는 동사.sa ra mi na tong mu rui pi ryo wa an jeo neul chaeng gi myeo kku jun hi po sal pi neun keo seul tteu ta neun tong sa

Word origin

The word's historical formation is uncertain, though its close connection with 살피다 (salpida, "to look after") makes careful, continuing attention a useful memory link.

Usage tips

  • The word fits family care and everyday support, while more formal medical situations may call for a more specific term in Korean.

Other meanings

  • nurseverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 보살핌posalpimcarenoun
  • 보살펴주다posalpyeojudatake care ofverb

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