Korean word

챙겨주다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaenggyeojuda

Meaning

  • verbtake care of

Example

친구가 아플 때 항상 챙겨줘요.chin gu ga a peul ttae hang sang chaeng gyeo jwo yo

I always take care of my friend when they are sick.

Illustration for 챙겨주다 (take care of)

More examples

엄마가 요즘 할아버지를 잘 챙겨줘요.eom ma ga yo jeum ha ra beo ji reul chal chaeng gyeo jwo yo

My mom takes good care of my grandfather these days.

Core concept

Paying attention to someone's needs and handling small problems on their behalf.

Common phrases

  • 약을 챙겨주다ya geul chaeng gyeo ju da

    give someone medicine

  • 잘 챙겨주다chal chaeng gyeo ju da

    take good care

Similar words

챙기다chaenggida: Get needed items and plans ready so nothing important is missing.
돌봐주다tolbwajuda: Support someone's health and everyday life through regular care.
도와주다towajuda: Give practical help with another person's task or difficulty.
신경 쓰다singyeong sseuda: Pay attention to someone or something with concern.

Definition in Korean

작은 필요나 불편을 놓치지 않고 신경 써서 해결해 주다.cha geun pi ryo na pul pyeo neul no chi ji an ko sin gyeong sseo seo hae gyeol hae chu da

Word origin

The expression combines a verb for taking care of needed things with a verb meaning to give, so the care is directed toward another person.

Usage tips

  • The word often sounds warm and personal, while English take care of can also suggest formal duty or responsibility.

Other meanings

  • look afterverb
  • care forverb

Opposites

  • 방치하다pangchihadaneglectverb

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