-아/어/여 주다

do (for someone)

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Shows doing an action for someone else's benefit.

Examples from real articles

  • "제 가족을 보장해 주세요"라는 그의 말은 현대 한국 사회의 변화를 잘 보여줍니다.

    His words, "Please protect my family," clearly show the changes in modern Korean society.

    Single Life and Social Family Support →
  • 할머니는 손자를 안아줘요.

    Grandmother hugs her grandson (for him).

    Grandmother's Wisdom About Building Blocks →
  • 손님은 '(음식을) 6층 엘리베이터 앞에 놔달라'고 요청했다.

    The customer requested, 'Please leave (the food) in front of the elevator on the 6th floor.'

    Delivery Driver's Claim of Verbal Abuse →
  • 이에 A씨 측이 항의하자, 가게 주인으로 보이는 여성이 계산서는 제대로 확인하지도 않고 "잘못 계산한 것 같다"며 "다시 결제해 주겠다"고 말한 것으로 전해졌다.

    When A's party protested, the woman who appeared to be the shop owner, without properly checking the receipt, said 'it seems I calculated wrong' and 'I will process the payment again for you,' it was reported.

    Locals Warn of Overcharging Scam at Sokcho Market →
  • 유튜버로 번 수입으로 남편의 9억 빚까지 갚아줬다고 엄청난 수입을 밝혔다.

    She revealed her enormous income, saying she even paid off her husband's 900 million won debt with the money she earned as a YouTuber.

    The Rise of Influential YouTubers in Korea →

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