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15 words
Korean word
봉사하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpongsahada
Meaning
- verbvolunteer
Example
주말에 친구랑 같이 봉사했어요.chu ma re chin gu rang ka chi pong sa hae sseo yo
I volunteered with a friend over the weekend.
More examples
요즘은 온라인으로 봉사하는 기회가 늘었어요.yo jeu meun ol la i neu ro pong sa ha neun ki hoe ga neu reo sseo yo
These days, opportunities to volunteer online have increased.
Core concept
Choosing to serve others without expecting payment for the time and work given.
Common phrases
병원에서 봉사하다pyeong wo ne seo pong sa ha da
volunteer at a hospital
온라인으로 봉사하다ol la i neu ro pong sa ha da
volunteer online
Similar words
도와주다towajuda: Help someone with a task or difficulty so that the burden becomes lighter.
자원봉사하다chawonbongsahada: Work without pay as part of an organization or event to provide help.
참여하다chamyeohada: Take an active role in a group activity by contributing effort, ideas, or skills.
기부하다kibuhada: Give money or goods to support a person, cause, or group.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람이나 사회를 돕기 위해 자신의 시간과 노력을 무상으로 바치는 행동이나 활동을 말한다.ta reun sa ra mi na sa hoe reul top kki wi hae cha si nui si gan gwa no ryeo geul mu sang eu ro pa chi neun haeng dong i na hwal dong eul mal han da
Word origin
It combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning service or devotion to others with a verb-forming element meaning to do.
Usage tips
- English serve can sound formal or professional, while this verb commonly describes unpaid help for people or the community.
Other meanings
- serveverb
Opposites
- 해를 끼치다haereul kkichidacause harmverb
- 해치다haechidaharmverb
Related words
- 자원봉사센터chawonbongsasenteovolunteer centernoun
- 봉사활동pongsahwaldongvolunteer worknoun