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Give / receive / favor in Korean
When you want to give or receive help in Korean, these phrases are your best friends 👇 🔴 주다 [juda] - to give
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 주다 | juda | give |
| 받다 | batda | receive |
| 해 주세요 | hae juseyo | do for me |
| 해 줄게요 | hae julgeyo | I'll do it for you |
How these words work together
This chart shows common Korean verbs and expressions related to giving, receiving, and doing favors. '주다' means 'to give,' and '받다' means 'to receive.' The phrases '해 주세요' and '해 줄게요' are polite ways to ask for or offer help, meaning 'please do for me' and 'I'll do it for you,' respectively. These words are useful for everyday conversations when exchanging things or favors.
Example sentences
친구가 나에게 선물을 주었어요.
My friend gave me a gift.
저는 편지를 받았어요.
I received a letter.
도와 주세요. 숙제가 어려워요.
Please help me. The homework is difficult.
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