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Decoded Slug: ~해주다 [haejuda] (Do for someone)
Korean Grammar Point
~해주다 [haejuda] (Do for someone)
~해주다 [haejuda] (Do for someone)
Short explanation:
This grammar point is used to express the intention of doing something for someone else.
Formation:
Verb stem + 아/어/해 + 주다
Examples:
저는 어머니께 밥을 해주려고 요리를 배우고 있어요.
Jeoneun eomeonikke babeul haejuryeogo yorireul baeugo isseoyo.
I’m learning to cook to make meals for my mother.
친구가 시험 공부가 힘들어서 저는 친구를 위해서 정리를 해주었어요.
Chinguga siheom gongbuga himdeureoseo jeoneun chingureul wihaeseo jeongrireul haejueosseoyo.
My friend was struggling with exam revision, so I summarized it for her.
아버지가 피곤하셔서 제가 운전을 해주었습니다.
Abeojiga pigonhasyeoseo jega unjeoneul haejueossseubnida.
My father was tired, so I drove for him.
우리 팀원들이 바빠서 나는 이번 보고서를 대신 작성해주었어요.
Uli timwondeuli bappaseo naneun ibeon bogoseoreul daesin jakseonghaejueosseoyo.
Our team members were busy, so I wrote this report for them.
Long explanation:
The grammar point '~해주다 [haejuda]' is used to indicate that the speaker will do something for another person, or to express a kind action one person does for another. It is frequently used in situations where a person is helping another by doing something beneficial for them. The literal English equivalent for '~해주다' could be considered something along the lines of 'to do something for someone', but in a more altruistic or considerate sense.