TOPIK · Level 125
16 words
Korean word
위하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationwihada
Meaning
- verbfor
Example
건강을 위해 매일 운동해요.keon gang eul wi hae mae il un dong hae yo
I exercise every day for my health.
More examples
가족을 위해서 저녁을 준비했어요.ka jo geul wi hae seo cheo nyeo geul chun bi hae sseo yo
I prepared dinner for my family.
Core concept
An action is aimed toward a purpose or carried out for someone's benefit.
Common phrases
건강을 위해서keon gang eul wi hae seo
for one's health
편의를 위해서pyeo nui reul wi hae seo
for convenience
Similar words
돕다toptta: Practical help makes another person's task or problem easier.
배려하다paeryeohada: Thoughtful behavior takes another person's feelings and situation into account.
보호하다pohohada: A protective act keeps a person or thing safe from danger or damage.
돌보다tolboda: Careful attention meets a person or animal's everyday needs.
Definition in Korean
어떤 대상의 이익이나 목적을 위해서 행동하거나 그런 상태를 뜻하는 동사.eo tteon tae sang ui i i gi na mok jjeo geul wi hae seo haeng dong ha geo na keu reon sang tae reul tteu ta neun tong sa
Word origin
The word combines a Sino-Korean element meaning for with the common Korean verb meaning to do, linking an action to a person or purpose.
Usage tips
- English for has many uses, but this verb mainly focuses on purpose or benefit rather than time, distance, or price.