Korean word

효도하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyodohada

Meaning

verbhonor one's parents

Example

생일에 효도하려고 부모님께 선물을 드렸어요.saeng i re hyo do ha ryeo go pu mo nim kke seon mu reul teu ryeo sseo yo

I gave my parents a birthday gift to honor them.

Illustration for 효도하다 (honor one's parents)

More examples

명절에는 부모님 집에 가서 식사를 준비하며 효도하려고 합니다.myeong jeo re neun pu mo nim chi be ka seo sik ssa reul chun bi ha myeo hyo do ha ryeo go ham ni da

During holidays, I go to my parents' home and prepare a meal to honor them.

Core concept

Showing gratitude and respect for parents through practical care and support.

Common phrases

부모님께 효도하려고pu mo nim kke hyo do ha ryeo go
honor one's parents

Similar words

공경하다konggyeonghada: Showing polite respect to an older person or someone worthy of honor.
돌보다tolboda: Looking after a person or animal and helping with ordinary needs each day.
보살피다posalpida: Caring for someone with close attention to their needs, safety, and comfort.
챙기다chaenggida: Getting necessary things ready and taking care of important tasks in time.

Definition in Korean

부모에게 감사와 존경을 행동으로 보여 주어 돌보거나 도와주는 일을 하다.pu mo e ge kam sa wa chon gyeong eul haeng dong eu ro po yeo chu eo tol bo geo na to wa ju neun i reul ha da

Word origin

The verb combines the Sino-Korean noun hyodo, meaning filial devotion, with hada, a common Korean verb-forming element meaning to do.

Usage tips

English honor can sound formal or ceremonial, but this verb also fits ordinary acts of caring for parents, such as helping them or giving them support.

Opposites

불효하다pulhyohadabe unfilialverb

Related words

효녀hyonyeofilial daughternoun
효심hyosimfilial devotionnoun