일조하다 در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A formal verb meaning 'to contribute to' or 'play a part in' a result.
- Commonly used in news, business, and academic writing to explain causality.
- Requires the particle '~에' (e.g., 성공에 일조하다).
- Derived from Hanja: 一 (one) + 助 (help).
The Korean verb 일조하다 (一助하다) is a sophisticated and formal term that translates most accurately to 'to play a part in' or 'to contribute to.' Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters), where 일 (一) means 'one' and 조 (助) means 'help' or 'assist,' the word literally suggests providing 'one portion of help' toward a larger outcome. It is not used for simple favors like helping someone carry groceries; rather, it describes an action or factor that serves as one of the causes for a significant result, development, or phenomenon.
- Etymological Nuance
- While '도움이 되다' (to be helpful) is generic, '일조하다' implies that the contribution is a specific piece of a larger puzzle. It acknowledges that while the person or thing wasn't the sole cause, they were a meaningful component.
In contemporary Korean, you will encounter this word frequently in news broadcasts, academic papers, and business reports. It often appears in the context of positive achievements, such as economic growth or cultural expansion, but it can also be used neutrally or even negatively to describe contributing factors to a problem. For example, a new policy might '일조하다' to the reduction of unemployment, or high carbon emissions might '일조하다' to global warming.
그의 헌신적인 노력이 팀의 승리에 큰 일조했다.
- Register and Tone
- This word sits firmly in the B2-C1 level of the CEFR scale. Using it correctly demonstrates a high level of literacy and professional competence in Korean. In casual conversation, Koreans might prefer '도움을 주다' or '보탬이 되다'.
K-pop은 한국 문화의 세계화에 크게 일조하고 있습니다.
Furthermore, '일조하다' is often modified by adverbs like '크게' (greatly), '상당히' (considerably), or '적지 않게' (not a little/significantly). These modifiers help quantify the impact of the contribution. It is also important to note that the subject of '일조하다' can be an abstract concept, an inanimate object, or a person. For instance, 'the weather' or 'the new technology' can just as easily '일조하다' as a human being can.
- Common Contexts
- 1. Economic analysis (factors contributing to growth). 2. Sports commentary (players contributing to a win). 3. Social issues (factors contributing to a crisis). 4. Environmental science (human actions contributing to climate change).
신기술 개발이 회사 매출 증대에 일조했다.
Understanding '일조하다' requires recognizing its position as a 'helper' verb that validates the importance of a secondary or supporting factor. It is the language of causality and attribution. When you use this word, you are acknowledging that the result was likely a group effort or a multi-faceted event, and you are pinpointing one specific reason for its success or occurrence.
Using 일조하다 correctly involves mastering the grammar of attribution. The most critical grammatical rule is the use of the dative particle -에. The structure is typically: [Subject]이/가 [Result/Goal]에 일조하다. This translates to '[Subject] contributes to [Result/Goal].' Unlike English, where 'contribute' can sometimes take a direct object (e.g., 'contribute money'), '일조하다' specifically refers to the act of being a contributing factor or playing a role.
정부의 보조금이 중소기업의 성장에 일조하고 있다.
When discussing the magnitude of the contribution, you should place an adverb before the verb. Common choices include 크게 (greatly), 상당히 (considerably), 적지 않게 (significantly), and 결정적으로 (decisively). These adverbs are essential in formal writing to provide nuance. For example, saying someone '크게 일조했다' emphasizes their importance, while '일조한 바가 있다' (has a record of contributing) is a more humble or objective way to state the fact.
- Negative Connotations
- Interestingly, '일조하다' is frequently used to assign blame in a formal manner. It suggests that a specific action 'helped' cause a negative outcome. For instance, '부주의한 운전이 사고에 일조했다' (Careless driving contributed to the accident).
그의 조언이 나의 결정에 큰 일조를 했다.
In academic writing, '일조하다' is often paired with nominalized verbs. Instead of a simple noun, you might see [Verb]-는 데(에) 일조하다. This means 'to contribute to the act of [Verb]-ing.' For example: '환경 보호를 실천하는 데 일조하다' (To contribute to practicing environmental protection). The use of '데' creates a more complex and formal sentence structure suitable for essays and reports.
- Passive vs. Active
- The subject is almost always the contributor. We rarely see this verb in a passive form. If the outcome is the subject, we use different verbs like '기인하다' (to be caused by).
자원봉사자들의 참여가 지역 사회 발전에 일조하고 있습니다.
Finally, remember that '일조하다' is a 'hada' verb, meaning it follows all standard conjugation rules for such verbs. In the past tense, it becomes '일조했다'; in the present progressive, '일조하고 있다'; and in the future, '일조할 것이다'. Its formal nature means you will rarely see it conjugated in the 'banmal' (informal) style unless in a very specific literary context.
If you turn on the evening news in Korea, you are almost guaranteed to hear 일조하다 within the first fifteen minutes. It is the bread and butter of journalists reporting on economics, politics, and social trends. For example, a reporter might say, '반도체 수출 호조가 국가 경제 회복에 일조했습니다' (The strong export of semiconductors contributed to the national economic recovery). In this context, the word provides a sense of objective causality that sounds professional and authoritative.
뉴스 리포터: "이번 정책이 출산율 제고에 일조할 것으로 보입니다."
In the corporate world, '일조하다' is frequently used during performance reviews, project proposals, and award ceremonies. An employee might state in their self-evaluation, '저는 작년 프로젝트의 성공에 일조하기 위해 최선을 다했습니다' (I did my best to contribute to the success of last year's project). It sounds more humble and collaborative than saying 'I made the project successful,' as it implies you were a part of the team effort.
- Documentaries and Lectures
- Educational content uses this word to explain historical events. A history professor might explain how certain inventions '일조했다' to the industrial revolution.
In literature and formal essays, '일조하다' is used to weave together complex arguments. If an author is discussing the factors that led to a character's downfall or success, they will use this verb to link those factors to the ultimate outcome. It provides a logical bridge between cause and effect. You might also see it in political speeches, where leaders promise to '일조하다' to the prosperity of the nation.
교수: "이 논문은 현대 철학의 발전에 크게 일조한 작품입니다."
While you won't hear a teenager use this word while playing video games with friends, you will definitely hear it in a university lecture hall or a courtroom. It is a word that signifies education and a serious approach to the topic at hand. For learners, being able to recognize and use '일조하다' marks the transition from conversational fluency to professional proficiency.
One of the most common pitfalls for learners is confusing 일조하다 (一助) with the homonym 일조 (日照), which means 'sunshine' or 'sunlight.' While they sound identical, their meanings and Hanja are completely different. You might see '일조권' (the right to sunlight) in real estate disputes, which has nothing to do with contributing to something. Context is key: if the sentence is about a building's shadow, it's 'sunlight'; if it's about a person's effort, it's 'contribution.'
- Particle Errors
- Many learners mistakenly use the object particle '~을/를' because 'contribute' in English can be transitive. However, '일조하다' is intransitive in Korean. You cannot '일조하다 money.' You must say '돈으로 성장에 일조하다' (contribute to growth with money).
Incorrect: 그는 성공을 일조했다.
Correct: 그는 성공에 일조했다.
Another mistake is using '일조하다' in overly casual settings. If you tell a friend, 'Thanks for 일조ing to my lunch,' it sounds jarringly formal, almost sarcastic. In such cases, use '도와줘서 고마워' (thanks for helping) or '덕분에 잘 먹었어' (I ate well thanks to you). '일조하다' implies a level of gravity and structural impact that casual favors don't possess.
Learners also sometimes confuse '일조하다' with '기여하다' (to contribute) and '공헌하다' (to make a contribution). While they are synonyms, '공헌하다' is usually reserved for very high-level, noble contributions (like to humanity or science), whereas '일조하다' can be used for more mundane or even negative factors. Using '공헌하다' for a negative outcome would be a major mistake, but '일조하다' can fit both.
- Misuse of Modifiers
- Avoid using '매우' (very) with '일조하다'. Instead, use '크게' (greatly) or '상당히' (considerably). '매우 일조하다' sounds awkward to native speakers because '일조' is a noun that describes a quantity of help, and you 'do' that quantity 'greatly'.
To truly master '일조하다', you must understand its place among other Korean words for 'contribution.' Depending on the level of formality and the nature of the contribution, you might choose a different term. The most common alternative is 기여하다 (寄與하다). This is the most direct synonym and is used in similar formal contexts. However, '기여하다' often carries a more positive nuance and is frequently used in academic or social progress contexts.
- 일조하다 vs. 기여하다
- '일조하다' literally means 'adding one help,' suggesting you are one of many factors. '기여하다' is a broader term for 'contributing' and can imply a more direct or singular contribution.
Another high-level alternative is 공헌하다 (貢獻하다). This word is much 'heavier' and is used for significant, historical, or heroic contributions. You would use '공헌하다' when talking about a scientist who discovered a cure for a disease or a patriot who fought for their country. Using '일조하다' in these cases might actually sound like you are downplaying their achievement.
그는 인류 평화에 크게 공헌했다.
For everyday situations, 도움이 되다 (to be helpful) or 보탬이 되다 (to be an addition/help) are the go-to phrases. '보탬이 되다' is particularly close to '일조하다' in meaning because it also suggests 'adding' something to a whole, but it is much more natural in spoken conversation. If you are helping a friend move, you would say '조금이라도 보탬이 되고 싶어' (I want to be of even a little help).
- Comparison Table
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- 일조하다: Formal, neutral/positive/negative, one of many factors.
- 기여하다: Formal, mostly positive, general contribution.
- 공헌하다: Very formal, highly positive, significant/noble impact.
- 보탬이 되다: Neutral/Informal, helpful addition.
Finally, consider 한몫하다. This is a more idiomatic and slightly less formal way to say 'to play one's part' or 'to do one's share.' It is often used in sports or group projects to say someone 'did their part' in achieving a goal. It feels more energetic and active than '일조하다'.
그 선수는 오늘 경기에서 한몫했다.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The '一' (one) in '일조하다' doesn't just mean the number one; it implies a 'unit' or 'portion' of help, acknowledging that the effort is part of a collective.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing '일' like 'eel' in English (it should be shorter).
- Pronouncing '조' as 'cho' (it is a slightly tensed 'j' sound, closer to 'tz').
- Confusing the pitch with '일조' (sunlight), though in modern Seoul dialect, they are often indistinguishable without context.
- Mumbling the 'ha' so it sounds like 'il-tso-da'.
- Over-aspirating the 'ts' sound.
سطح دشواری
Requires knowledge of Hanja-based vocabulary and formal sentence structures.
Difficult to use naturally without sounding overly formal or making particle errors.
Used in presentations or interviews; requires confidence in formal registers.
Common in news and documentaries; easy to recognize once learned.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Particle ~에 with Intransitive Verbs
성공에 일조하다 (NOT 성공을 일조하다)
Nominalization with ~는 데
문제를 해결하는 데 일조하다
Hada-Verb Conjugation
일조합니다, 일조해요, 일조했다
Adverbial Modification
크게 일조하다, 상당히 일조하다
Future Probability ~할 것으로 보이다
경기에 일조할 것으로 보입니다
مثالها بر اساس سطح
그는 우리 팀의 승리에 일조했습니다.
He played a part in our team's victory.
Use '~에' to show where the help went.
이 책은 제 공부에 일조했어요.
This book helped with my studies.
Formal ending '-했어요' is used.
따뜻한 날씨가 꽃이 피는 데 일조했다.
The warm weather helped the flowers bloom.
The subject can be nature (weather).
그녀의 웃음은 분위기를 좋게 하는 데 일조했다.
Her smile helped make the atmosphere good.
'~하는 데' means 'in the act of'.
비빔밥은 한국을 알리는 데 일조합니다.
Bibimbap helps in making Korea known.
Present tense '-합니다'.
선생님의 말씀이 제 결심에 일조했습니다.
The teacher's words helped my decision.
Words can be the subject.
친구의 도움이 성공에 일조했다.
A friend's help contributed to the success.
Past tense '-했다'.
이 지도가 길을 찾는 데 일조했어요.
This map helped in finding the way.
Simple sentence structure.
새로운 기계가 공장의 생산성 향상에 일조했다.
The new machine contributed to the factory's productivity improvement.
'향상에' (to improvement) is the target.
그의 기부금이 병원 건설에 일조했습니다.
His donation played a part in building the hospital.
Formal honorific '-했습니다'.
규칙적인 운동은 건강 유지에 일조한다.
Regular exercise contributes to maintaining health.
Plain form '-한다' used for general facts.
이 영화는 한국 영화의 인기에 일조했다.
This movie contributed to the popularity of Korean films.
Cultural context.
인터넷은 정보 공유에 크게 일조하고 있다.
The internet is greatly contributing to information sharing.
'-고 있다' shows ongoing action.
그의 아이디어가 프로젝트 완성에 일조했다.
His idea played a part in completing the project.
Abstract subject '아이디어'.
자원봉사자들은 축제의 성공에 일조했습니다.
Volunteers contributed to the success of the festival.
Plural subject '자원봉사자들'.
청결한 환경은 질병 예방에 일조한다.
A clean environment contributes to preventing diseases.
Scientific/General fact.
한류 열풍은 한국어 학습자 증가에 일조했다.
The Hallyu wave contributed to the increase in Korean learners.
Social phenomenon context.
적절한 휴식은 업무 효율을 높이는 데 일조한다.
Appropriate rest contributes to increasing work efficiency.
'~하는 데' used as a noun clause.
정부의 새로운 정책이 실업률 감소에 일조할 것이다.
The government's new policy will contribute to reducing the unemployment rate.
Future tense '-할 것이다'.
그의 헌신적인 태도가 조직의 화합에 일조했습니다.
His dedicated attitude contributed to the harmony of the organization.
Abstract noun '화합' (harmony).
첨단 기술의 도입이 산업 발전에 일조하고 있습니다.
The introduction of advanced technology is contributing to industrial development.
Progressive aspect.
이 캠페인은 환경 보호 의식을 높이는 데 일조했다.
This campaign helped in raising awareness for environmental protection.
Educational context.
지속적인 투자가 기업의 경쟁력 강화에 일조했다.
Continuous investment contributed to strengthening the company's competitiveness.
Business context.
그 배우의 열연이 드라마의 흥행에 일조했습니다.
The actor's passionate acting contributed to the drama's box office success.
Entertainment industry context.
강력한 규제가 부동산 시장 안정에 일조할 것으로 보입니다.
Strong regulations are expected to contribute to the stabilization of the real estate market.
'-할 것으로 보이다' means 'is expected to'.
다양한 문화 체험은 다문화 사회의 이해에 일조한다.
Diverse cultural experiences contribute to the understanding of a multicultural society.
Sociological context.
그의 논문은 해당 분야의 학문적 발전에 크게 일조했다.
His thesis contributed greatly to the academic development of the field.
Academic context.
과도한 경쟁은 청소년의 스트레스 증가에 일조하고 있다.
Excessive competition is contributing to the increase in stress among youth.
Negative outcome usage.
신재생 에너지 확대는 탄소 배출 저감에 일조할 것입니다.
Expanding renewable energy will contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
Environmental/Policy context.
그 작가의 독창적인 문체는 한국 문학의 외연을 넓히는 데 일조했다.
The author's original writing style contributed to expanding the scope of Korean literature.
'외연을 넓히다' (expand the scope).
적극적인 마케팅 전략이 브랜드 인지도 상승에 일조했습니다.
The aggressive marketing strategy contributed to the rise in brand awareness.
Corporate marketing context.
시민들의 자발적인 참여가 민주주의 발전에 일조했다.
The voluntary participation of citizens contributed to the development of democracy.
Political science context.
금리 인상은 소비 위축에 일조하여 경기 침체를 가속화할 우려가 있다.
The interest rate hike may contribute to shrinking consumption and accelerate the economic recession.
Complex sentence with '-하여' and '우려가 있다'.
이러한 인식의 변화는 성평등 실현에 일조하는 중요한 계기가 되었다.
This change in perception became an important opportunity to contribute to the realization of gender equality.
Formal attribution of cause.
기술적 결함이 이번 사고의 발생에 일조했다는 분석이 나오고 있다.
Analyses are emerging that technical defects contributed to the occurrence of this accident.
Indirect quotation '-했다는 분석'.
그의 외교적 수완은 양국 간의 갈등을 해소하는 데 크게 일조했다.
His diplomatic skills contributed greatly to resolving the conflict between the two countries.
High-level professional vocabulary.
인공지능의 발전은 의료 서비스의 질적 향상에 일조할 것으로 기대된다.
The development of AI is expected to contribute to the qualitative improvement of medical services.
Passive expectation structure.
무분별한 개발은 생태계 파괴에 일조하는 결과를 초래했다.
Indiscriminate development resulted in contributing to the destruction of the ecosystem.
'초래하다' (to bring about) paired with '일조하다'.
전통문화의 현대적 재해석은 관광 산업 활성화에 일조하고 있다.
The modern reinterpretation of traditional culture is contributing to the revitalization of the tourism industry.
Abstract cultural concept.
교육 격차 해소는 사회적 통합에 일조하는 필수적인 과제이다.
Resolving the educational gap is an essential task that contributes to social integration.
Defining a task with a relative clause.
거시경제적 불안정성이 투자 심리 위축에 일조하며 증시의 하락 압력을 가중시키고 있다.
Macroeconomic instability is contributing to the contraction of investment sentiment and increasing downward pressure on the stock market.
Advanced economic terminology.
그의 철학적 통찰은 포스트모더니즘 담론을 형성하는 데 일조한 바가 크다.
His philosophical insights have contributed greatly to the formation of postmodern discourse.
'-한 바가 크다' is a highly formal expression.
기존의 패러다임을 타파하려는 시도는 학계의 새로운 지평을 여는 데 일조하였다.
Attempts to break the existing paradigm contributed to opening new horizons in academia.
Metaphorical language '지평을 열다'.
법적 제도 보완이 범죄율을 낮추는 데 일조했다는 사실은 부인할 수 없다.
It cannot be denied that the supplementation of the legal system contributed to lowering the crime rate.
'부인할 수 없다' (cannot be denied).
언론의 편향된 보도가 사회적 갈등을 심화시키는 데 일조하고 있다는 비판이 거세다.
Criticism is strong that biased media reporting is contributing to deepening social conflict.
Complex noun phrase with '비판이 거세다'.
기후 변화에 대응하기 위한 국제적 공조는 지구 온난화 속도를 늦추는 데 일조할 것이다.
International cooperation to respond to climate change will contribute to slowing the pace of global warming.
Global policy context.
해당 연구 결과는 질병의 발병 기전을 규명하는 데 일조함으로써 신약 개발의 토대를 마련했다.
The research results provided the foundation for new drug development by contributing to identifying the pathogenesis of the disease.
'-함으로써' (by doing so).
문화적 다양성의 존중은 인류의 보편적 가치를 수호하는 데 일조하는 길이다.
Respect for cultural diversity is a way to contribute to protecting the universal values of humanity.
Philosophical/Ethical context.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— To take on or handle a part of the contribution. It emphasizes the responsibility.
그는 프로젝트의 성공에 중요한 일조를 담당했다.
— The part one played is significant. A very formal way to praise contribution.
그의 연구가 학계에 일조한 바가 크다.
— To contribute in a way that is not small (meaning it's quite significant).
그의 조언은 내 결정에 적지 않게 일조했다.
— To contribute somewhat or to some extent.
이 조치는 물가 안정에 다소 일조할 것이다.
— To become a help or a contribution. Similar to 일조하다 but uses a noun-verb structure.
이 책이 여러분의 공부에 일조가 되기를 바랍니다.
— To contribute in a decisive or critical way.
그의 마지막 골이 팀의 우승에 결정적으로 일조했다.
— To be expected to contribute. Common in news reports.
새 공장이 고용 창출에 일조할 것으로 기대된다.
— To contribute silently or without seeking recognition.
그는 보이지 않는 곳에서 팀에 묵묵히 일조해 왔다.
— To contribute indirectly.
문화 교류는 국가 간 우호 증진에 간접적으로 일조한다.
— To contribute in a practical or substantial way.
이번 투자는 지역 경제 활성화에 실질적으로 일조할 것이다.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
A homonym meaning 'sunlight' or 'sunshine'. It is used in terms like '일조권' (right to light).
A homonym meaning 'one morning' or 'suddenly' (as in 일조일석).
Means 'aid' or 'support', often in an international or financial context.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To be in the same boat; to share the same fate and thus contribute to the same goal.
우리는 한 배를 탔으니 성공에 일조해야 합니다.
Common— To add one's strength; a native Korean idiom for contributing.
모두가 힘을 보태어 행사를 성공시켰다.
Common— To put one's spoon on a set table; often used negatively to mean taking credit for others' work, but can mean contributing at the last minute.
다 된 밥에 숟가락만 얹어서 일조했다고 할 수 있나?
Informal/Sarcastic— To step forward with bare feet; to take active and enthusiastic part in helping.
그는 마을 발전에 발 벗고 나서서 일조했다.
Common— To roll up one's sleeves; to prepare to work hard and contribute.
그는 환경 보호에 팔을 걷어붙이고 일조하고 있다.
Common— To become the priming water; to be the initial contribution that starts a larger process.
그의 기부는 복지 사업의 마중물이 되어 큰 발전에 일조했다.
Literary— To lay the foundation stone; to contribute to the very beginning of something big.
이 연구는 미래 과학의 초석을 다지는 데 일조했다.
Formal— To light a fire; to spark or contribute to the start of a trend or movement.
그의 발언은 개혁 논의에 불을 지피는 데 일조했다.
Metaphorical— To become the foundation fertilizer; to sacrifice or work hard to contribute to future success.
선배들의 노력이 오늘날의 성공에 밑거름으로 일조했다.
Literary/Formal— To open the water gate; to create the first path or contribution for something to happen.
이 협약은 경제 협력의 물꼬를 트는 데 일조했다.
Formalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean 'to contribute'.
기여하다 is more general and often more positive. 일조하다 emphasizes being 'one piece' of the help.
사회에 기여하다 vs. 성공에 일조하다.
Both mean 'to contribute'.
공헌하다 is for much larger, noble, or historic contributions.
인류에 공헌하다 vs. 프로젝트에 일조하다.
Both involve helping.
협조하다 means 'to cooperate' or 'to comply with a request'.
조사에 협조하다 vs. 발전에 일조하다.
Both mean assisting.
조력하다 is often used for a person helping another person directly.
그의 활동을 조력하다.
Both mean being an addition of help.
보탬이 되다 is a native Korean expression and is less formal than 일조하다.
살림에 보탬이 되다.
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Noun]에 일조하다
그는 승리에 일조했다.
[Verb]-는 데 일조하다
공부하는 데 일조했다.
[Adverb] 크게 일조하다
기술 발전에 크게 일조했다.
[Noun]의 [Noun]화에 일조하다
한국 문화의 세계화에 일조하다.
일조한 바가 크다
그의 연구는 발전에 일조한 바가 크다.
일조할 것으로 기대되다
성장에 일조할 것으로 기대된다.
일조함으로써 [Result]를 가져오다
혁신에 일조함으로써 성공을 가져왔다.
일조를 담당하다
그녀는 화합에 일조를 담당했다.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
High in formal written and spoken Korean (news, business, academia).
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Using the object particle: 성공을 일조하다.
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성공에 일조하다.
The verb is intransitive; the target must be marked with '에'.
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Using it for simple favors: 설거지에 일조해줘.
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설거지 좀 도와줘.
'일조하다' is too formal for daily chores.
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Confusing with sunlight: 일조가 밝다.
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햇빛이 밝다.
'일조' (sunlight) is usually used in technical terms like '일조량'.
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Using '매우' as a modifier: 매우 일조했다.
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크게 일조했다.
Adverbs of scale like '크게' or '상당히' are more natural with this verb.
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Using '공헌하다' for negative results.
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사고에 일조했다.
'공헌하다' is only for positive/noble things; '일조하다' is neutral.
نکات
Particle Choice
Always pair '일조하다' with the dative particle '에'. Never use the object particle '를' for the target of contribution.
Formal Settings
Use this word in interviews or business reports to sound professional and analytical about causes.
Partiality
Remember that '일조' implies you are one of many factors. It is a humble way to describe your own contribution.
Hanja Roots
Knowing that '일(一)' means one and '조(助)' means help will help you remember the meaning: 'one unit of help'.
Social Trends
Use this word when discussing how trends like K-pop or the internet affect society.
Academic Tone
Replace '도움이 되다' with '일조하다' in your essays to immediately elevate the writing level.
News Keywords
When you hear '일조', check if the topic is about 'sunlight' or 'contribution' based on the surrounding words.
Humility
Using '일조를 하고 싶습니다' in an interview shows you are a team player who wants to play their part.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use it for every small favor. Reserve it for meaningful results or formal discussions.
The '1-Help' Mnemonic
Visualize the number '1' helping a big 'Result' circle. That is 'Il-Jo'.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Il' as '1' and 'Jo' as 'Join'. You 'Join' as '1' person to help the team succeed. 1-Join-Hada = Il-Jo-Hada.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a large gears machine. You are a small gear (1/Il) that is helping (Jo) the whole machine turn.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use '일조하다' in a sentence about your favorite hobby or your job today. Write it down and use the particle '~에' correctly.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Sino-Korean (Hanja) roots 一 (일) and 助 (조).
معنای اصلی: 一 (One) + 助 (Help/Assist). It literally means 'to provide one bit of help' or 'to act as one helping hand.'
Sino-Korean (Hanja-eo).بافت فرهنگی
Be careful not to use this word for very small, personal favors, as it can sound mockingly formal or overly dramatic.
English speakers often say 'I helped' or 'I contributed.' '일조하다' is more formal than 'helped' and slightly more specific about being 'one of many factors' than 'contributed.'
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Business/Economics
- 매출 증대에 일조하다
- 시장 안정에 일조하다
- 경제 성장에 일조하다
- 경쟁력 강화에 일조하다
Sports
- 팀의 승리에 일조하다
- 우승에 일조하다
- 기록 경신에 일조하다
- 분위기 반전에 일조하다
Social Issues
- 문제 해결에 일조하다
- 인식 개선에 일조하다
- 복지 향상에 일조하다
- 갈등 해소에 일조하다
Academic/Science
- 학문적 발전에 일조하다
- 연구 성과에 일조하다
- 이론 정립에 일조하다
- 기술 혁신에 일조하다
Daily Formal (Letters/Emails)
- 성공적인 행사에 일조하다
- 프로젝트 완성에 일조하다
- 화합에 일조하다
- 발전에 일조하다
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"이번 프로젝트의 성공에 가장 크게 일조한 요인은 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?"
"새로운 정책이 우리 사회의 안정에 어떻게 일조할 수 있을까요?"
"당신의 과거 경험이 현재의 업무에 어떻게 일조하고 있습니까?"
"K-컬처가 한국의 이미지 제고에 어떻게 일조했다고 보십니까?"
"환경 보호를 위해 우리가 일조할 수 있는 작은 실천은 무엇일까요?"
موضوعات نگارش
오늘 내가 팀이나 가족을 위해 일조한 일이 있다면 무엇인지 적어보세요.
내가 미래에 사회 발전에 일조하고 싶은 분야는 어디인가요?
과거의 실패가 현재의 나를 만드는 데 어떻게 일조했는지 분석해 보세요.
나의 가장 큰 장점이 업무 성과에 어떻게 일조하는지 서술해 보세요.
최근 읽은 책이나 본 영화가 나의 가치관 형성에 어떻게 일조했나요?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالTechnically yes, but it sounds very formal. It's better to say '도와주다'. Use '일조하다' if you want to say the homework helped you pass the exam.
No, it can be neutral or negative. For example, '부주의가 사고에 일조했다' (Carelessness contributed to the accident).
Always use the particle '~에' to indicate what you are contributing to.
'일조' is the noun (a help/part), and '일조하다' is the verb (to play a part).
Yes, inanimate objects like machines, technology, or weather can be the subject.
It is common in formal speeches, news, and business meetings, but rare in casual street talk.
You should say '크게 일조했다' or '상당히 일조했다'.
No, that is incorrect. You should say '돈으로 ...에 일조했다' (contributed to ... with money).
It usually appears in TOPIK II (Level 4-6), which corresponds to B2-C2 levels.
Yes, '보탬이 되다' or '한몫하다' are native Korean alternatives.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence using '일조하다' about how exercise helps health.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'His advice contributed to my success.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use '크게 일조하다' in a sentence about a project.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal sentence about technology and the economy.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The volunteers played a part in the festival.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use the pattern '~는 데 일조하다' about studying.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a negative factor contributing to an accident.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'K-pop is contributing to the globalization of Korea.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a humble sentence about your own contribution.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use '상당히 일조하다' in a sentence about marketing.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'This research will contribute to curing the disease.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about how education helps society.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The new law contributed to market stability.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use '일조한 바가 크다' to praise a scientist.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about teamwork.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Biased news contributes to social conflict.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use '일조할 전망이다' about a new factory.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a player's role in a game.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The teacher's encouragement helped the student's growth.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using '일조' as a noun.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce '일조하다' clearly.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I want to contribute to the team' in formal Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'It contributed greatly' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'His effort played a part' in Korean.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'How can I contribute?' formally.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'This will help the economy' using '일조하다'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I am glad I could play a part.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'K-pop contributed to the popularity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Technology contributed to efficiency.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce '일조를 담당하다'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'It is expected to contribute.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Volunteers contributed to the success.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Regular exercise contributes to health.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The map helped find the way.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'His idea contributed to the solution.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I will contribute to the project.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'It played a decisive part.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The teacher helped my growth.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Culture contributes to understanding.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'It contributed to the win.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Identify the word: [Audio: 일조하다]
What particle follows the goal in the audio: '성공에 일조하다'?
Is the speaker formal or informal? [Audio: 일조했습니다]
What is the adverb used? [Audio: 크게 일조했습니다]
What is the subject? [Audio: 기술이 일조했습니다]
Is the result positive or negative? [Audio: 사고에 일조했습니다]
Identify the noun form in the audio: [Audio: 일조를 했다]
What is the tense? [Audio: 일조할 것입니다]
Listen and translate: '발전에 일조하다'.
Listen and identify the verb: [Audio: 기여하다 vs 일조하다]
What is the goal? [Audio: 화합에 일조하다]
Is the speaker expecting something? [Audio: 일조할 전망입니다]
Identify the homonym context: [Audio: 일조권 침해]
What is the scale? [Audio: 상당히 일조했습니다]
Translate the short phrase: [Audio: 승리에 일조하다]
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Summary
Use '일조하다' when you want to formally describe how a specific person, action, or thing was a factor in achieving a result. For example: '그의 노력이 성공에 일조했다' (His effort contributed to the success).
- A formal verb meaning 'to contribute to' or 'play a part in' a result.
- Commonly used in news, business, and academic writing to explain causality.
- Requires the particle '~에' (e.g., 성공에 일조하다).
- Derived from Hanja: 一 (one) + 助 (help).
Particle Choice
Always pair '일조하다' with the dative particle '에'. Never use the object particle '를' for the target of contribution.
Formal Settings
Use this word in interviews or business reports to sound professional and analytical about causes.
Partiality
Remember that '일조' implies you are one of many factors. It is a humble way to describe your own contribution.
Hanja Roots
Knowing that '일(一)' means one and '조(助)' means help will help you remember the meaning: 'one unit of help'.
مثال
그의 헌신적인 노력이 팀의 우승에 일조했다.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر social
수용성
B2پذیرش اجتماعی برای موفقیت فناوریهای جدید حیاتی است.
소외감
B2احساس انزوا، طرد شدن یا کنار گذاشته شدن از یک گروه یا جامعه.
참석
B1عمل حضور در یک جلسه، رویداد یا مراسم.
저변
B2کلمه '저변' به معنای پایه یا شالوده یک پدیده اجتماعی است.
무색하다
B2در مقایسه با چیز برتر، ناچیز یا بیاهمیت به نظر رسیدن. (To seem insignificant or unimportant in comparison to a superior thing.) موفقیت او موفقیت دیگران را کمرنگ میکند. (His success makes others' success pale.)
보상
B2غرامت یا پاداشی که در ازای کار سخت، از دست دادن یا آسیب داده می شود. اغلب در زمینه های قانونی یا روانشناختی استفاده می شود.
타협하다
B2رسیدن به توافق از طریق مصالحه متقابل. این بدان معناست که طرفین درگیر، بخشی از خواسته های اولیه خود را رها می کنند تا به یک راه حل قابل قبول برای همه برسند.
협력하다
B1To work together with others toward a common goal or purpose.
분쟁
B2یک درگیری یا اختلاف رسمی بین طرفین بر سر منافع یا حقوق.
방해하다
B2قطع کردن، مختل کردن یا جلوگیری از ادامه روان یک عمل یا فرآیند. (قطع کردن، مختل کردن، جلوگیری کردن)
