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Help vs Assist in Korean
When you want to casually help a friend, use 도와주다 [dowajuda] - Help For formal or official support, say 지원하다 [jiwonhada] - Assist
How these words work together
Both '도와주다' and '지원하다' mean to help or assist in Korean, but they are used differently. '도와주다' is more casual and common in everyday situations when helping someone directly. '지원하다' is more formal and often used in official or professional contexts, like supporting a project or applying for a job.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 도와주다 | dowajuda | Help |
| 지원하다 | jiwonhada | Assist |
Example sentences
친구가 숙제를 도와줬어요.
My friend helped me with my homework.
회사가 직원들에게 지원을 제공합니다.
The company provides assistance to its employees.
저는 어려운 일을 도와주고 싶어요.
I want to help with difficult tasks.
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