When to use to give a gift in Korean

When to use it

선물하다 means to give someone a gift or present. Use it when you talk about giving something special for a birthday, holiday, or another happy event. It is often used with the person who receives the gift and the thing you give.

Example sentences

1. 엄마는 생일에 나에게 시계를 선물했어요.

   My mom gave me a watch for my birthday.

2. 저는 친구에게 작은 꽃을 선물해요.

   I give my friend a small flower.

3. 우리는 선생님께 카드를 선물했어요.

   We gave a card to the teacher.

4. 여행에서 산 열쇠고리를 동생에게 선물할 거예요.

   I will give my younger sibling a key ring I bought on the trip.

5. 그는 공원에서 만난 아이에게 풍선을 선물했어요.

   He gave a balloon to a child he met at the park.

6. 아빠가 졸업 선물로 새 가방을 선물해 주셨어요.

   Dad gave me a new bag as a graduation gift.