Korean word

손길

Pronunciation

Romanizationsongil

Meaning

  • nounhelping hand

Example

이웃에게 손길을 내밀었다.i u se ge son gi reul nae mi reot tta

They offered their neighbor a helping hand.

Illustration for 손길 (helping hand)

More examples

그의 봉사는 많은 사람들에게 따뜻한 손길이었다.keu ui pong sa neun ma neun sa ram deu re ge tta tteu tan son gi ri eot tta

His service offered many people a warm helping hand.

Core concept

A helping hand arrives with warmth, concern, and useful support.

Common phrases

  • 따뜻한 손길tta tteu tan son gil

    warm helping hand

  • 손길을 베풀다son gi reul pe pul da

    offer a helping hand

Similar words

도움toum: Assistance that makes a difficult task or situation easier.
호의houi: Kindness shown through a friendly or helpful act.
위로wiro: Words or actions that ease someone's sadness or pain.
지원chiwon: Organized practical assistance such as money, supplies, advice, or staff.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 정서적·실질적 도움을 주려는 온정 어린 행동이나 그 손길을 가리키는 말이다.ta reun sa ra me ge cheong seo jeok sil jil jeok to u meul chu ryeo neun on jeong eo rin haeng dong i na keu son gi reul ka ri ki neun ma ri da

Word origin

Its hand-and-path formation creates the image of a hand reaching along a path toward someone who needs care.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word often highlights the giver's compassion, so it feels warmer than a neutral description of assistance.

Other meanings

  • touchnoun

Opposites

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