A1 verb 2 دقیقه مطالعه

주다

To give something to someone.

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Practice it

Explanation at your level:

You use 주다 to say 'give.' If you have an apple and you give it to me, you say '사과를 주다.' It is very easy to use! Just put the object before the word.

At this level, you learn that 주다 helps other verbs. For example, '읽어주다' means 'to read for someone.' It makes your sentences much more helpful and polite.

You begin to understand the nuance of giving in different social contexts. You learn when to switch to '드리다' for elders and how to use '주다' in casual requests.

You explore figurative meanings. Phrases like '시간을 주다' (to give time) or '신뢰를 주다' (to give trust) become natural parts of your vocabulary for expressing complex ideas.

At this advanced stage, you use 주다 to construct complex requests and descriptions. You master the subtle differences between '주다' and other verbs of transfer, understanding the cultural weight of giving.

You analyze the etymological role of 주다 in creating compound verbs. You recognize its usage in literary contexts where the act of giving carries deep emotional or symbolic meaning beyond the physical.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Core verb meaning to give.
  • Used for physical objects and favors.
  • Requires honorifics for elders.
  • Essential for daily conversation.

Welcome to the world of 주다! In Korean, this is the most basic and important verb for 'giving.' Think of it as the bridge between you and someone else. When you hand a gift to a friend, you use this word.

It is not just for physical items, though. You can also use it when you are doing a favor for someone. It is a very versatile word that you will hear in almost every Korean conversation. Mastering this is your first big step toward fluency!

The word 주다 has deep roots in Middle Korean. It has been used for centuries to describe the act of handing over something to a recipient. Interestingly, it is purely Korean and does not come from Chinese characters (Hanja).

Over time, it evolved to become an auxiliary verb, which means it helps other verbs express that an action is done for someone's benefit. This historical development makes it one of the most functional tools in the language today.

You use 주다 whenever you are the source of an action or object. If you are giving a present, you say '선물을 주다.' If you are helping someone, you say '도와주다.'

Remember that in Korean, you often need to be careful with politeness levels. You might use '드리다' (the humble form) when giving something to an elder, but '주다' is perfectly fine for friends and peers.

1. 마음을 주다: To give one's heart (to fall in love). 2. 눈길을 주다: To cast a glance. 3. 기회를 주다: To give a chance. 4. 핀잔을 주다: To scold or criticize. 5. 힌트를 주다: To give a hint.

The pronunciation is straightforward: 'ju-da'. The 'j' is soft like in 'jump'. In terms of grammar, it often follows the -아/어 주다 pattern, which means 'to do something for someone.'

Rhyming words in Korean include '보다' (to see) and '타다' (to ride). It is a regular verb, so it conjugates easily by adding standard endings like -요 or -ㅂ니다.

Fun Fact

It has been a core verb since the earliest records of the Korean language.

Pronunciation Guide

UK dʒuːdɑː

Sounds like 'joo-dah'

US dʒuːdɑː

Sounds like 'joo-dah'

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing the 'j'
  • Dropping the final 'a'
  • Incorrect pitch

Rhymes With

보다 타다 가다 오다 사다

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 1/5

Easy

Writing 1/5

Easy

Speaking 1/5

Easy

شنیدن 1/5

Easy

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

나 너 물 책

Learn Next

받다 드리다 도와주다

پیشرفته

제공하다 전달하다

Grammar to Know

Honorifics

드리다

Auxiliary Verbs

-아/어 주다

Particles

-에게/한테

Examples by Level

1

책을 주세요.

Please give (me) the book.

Imperative form.

2

물을 주세요.

Please give (me) water.

Polite request.

3

선물을 줍니다.

He gives a gift.

Present tense.

4

돈을 줘요.

Give money.

Casual polite.

5

사과를 줘.

Give (me) an apple.

Casual.

6

연필을 주세요.

Please give the pencil.

Request.

7

꽃을 줍니다.

Giving flowers.

Action.

8

이것을 주세요.

Please give me this.

Demonstrative.

1

도와주세요.

2

설명해 주세요.

3

읽어 주세요.

4

말해 주세요.

5

빌려 주세요.

6

가르쳐 주세요.

7

기다려 주세요.

8

사 주세요.

1

기회를 주세요.

2

시간을 주세요.

3

용기를 주세요.

4

답장을 주세요.

5

연락을 주세요.

6

정보를 주세요.

7

관심을 주세요.

8

믿음을 주세요.

1

마음을 주세요.

2

영감을 주세요.

3

동기를 주세요.

4

충고를 주세요.

5

배려를 주세요.

6

기쁨을 주세요.

7

사랑을 주세요.

8

희망을 주세요.

1

기회를 줌으로써 성장한다.

2

사랑을 주는 것은 어렵다.

3

정보를 줌으로써 해결했다.

4

도움을 주어 고맙다.

5

관심을 주지 마라.

6

시간을 주어 감사하다.

7

용기를 주어 성공했다.

8

기회를 주어 기쁘다.

1

그는 나에게 새로운 세상을 주었다.

2

그녀는 나에게 영감을 주는 존재다.

3

그는 나에게 큰 힘을 주었다.

4

그는 나에게 희망을 주었다.

5

그는 나에게 사랑을 주었다.

6

그는 나에게 기회를 주었다.

7

그는 나에게 용기를 주었다.

8

그는 나에게 시간을 주었다.

ترکیب‌های رایج

도와주다
빌려주다
가르쳐주다
말해주다
기회를 주다
시간을 주다
마음을 주다
연락을 주다
정보를 주다
답장을 주다

Idioms & Expressions

"눈길을 주다"

To look at someone/something

그녀에게 눈길을 주었다.

neutral

"핀잔을 주다"

To scold or nag

그는 나에게 핀잔을 주었다.

casual

"기회를 주다"

To provide an opportunity

한 번 더 기회를 주세요.

neutral

"마음을 주다"

To fall in love

나는 그에게 마음을 주었다.

neutral

"힌트를 주다"

To give a hint

힌트를 좀 주세요.

casual

"망신을 주다"

To embarrass someone

사람들 앞에서 망신을 주지 마라.

casual

Easily Confused

주다 vs 받다

Opposite action

주다 is give, 받다 is receive

내가 주다, 그가 받다.

주다 vs 드리다

Same meaning

드리다 is humble

선생님께 드리다.

주다 vs 가져오다

Both involve items

가져오다 is bring

물을 가져오다.

주다 vs 가져가다

Both involve items

가져가다 is take

책을 가져가다.

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + Object + 주다

나는 선물을 주다.

A2

Subject + Indirect Object + Direct Object + 주다

그는 나에게 책을 주다.

B1

Verb + -아/어 주다

문을 열어주다.

A1

Noun + -에게 + 주다

친구에게 주다.

A2

Noun + -한테 + 주다

동생한테 주다.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

주기 Giving

Verbs

드리다 To give (humble)

مرتبط

받다 Opposite action

How to Use It

frequency

10/10

Formality Scale

드리다 (Very formal) 주다 (Neutral) 줘 (Casual) 줘라 (Command)

اشتباهات رایج

Using '주다' for superiors → Use '드리다'
주다 is for peers/juniors; 드리다 is for elders.
Forgetting the particle → Use -에게 or -한테
You need to specify the recipient.
Confusing with '받다' → Understand direction
주다 is giving, 받다 is receiving.
Wrong auxiliary usage → Use -아/어 주다
Just '주다' alone doesn't mean 'do for me'.
Ignoring context → Check politeness
Always consider who you are talking to.

Tips

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Memory Palace

Visualize a gift box.

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Native Habit

Use -아/어 주다 for favors.

🌍

Respect

Always honor elders.

💡

Shortcut

주다 + -세요 = Polite request.

💡

Say It Right

Soft 'j'.

💡

Avoid Rudeness

Don't use with seniors.

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Did You Know?

It's a core verb.

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Study Smart

Practice with objects.

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Pattern

Noun + -에게 + 주다.

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Daily Life

Use it to ask for things.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine you are 'juggling' (ju) items to 'da' (the) person you love.

Visual Association

A person handing a gift to another.

Word Web

Give Receive Help Gift

چالش

Try to say 'Please give me water' in Korean today.

ریشه کلمه

Korean

Original meaning: To hand over

بافت فرهنگی

Always use '드리다' for elders to avoid sounding rude.

Similar to 'give' in English, but with more complex honorific layers.

Many K-pop songs use '사랑을 주다'

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At a restaurant

  • 물 좀 주세요.
  • 메뉴판 주세요.
  • 여기요.

Helping a friend

  • 도와주세요.
  • 설명해 주세요.
  • 알려주세요.

Giving a gift

  • 선물이에요.
  • 받으세요.
  • 마음이에요.

Asking for information

  • 말해 주세요.
  • 가르쳐 주세요.
  • 알려주세요.

Conversation Starters

"What did you give your friend last?"

"How do you ask for things politely?"

"Do you like giving gifts?"

"What is the best thing you've been given?"

"When do you use '드리다'?"

Journal Prompts

Write about a gift you gave.

Describe how you help others.

Why is giving important?

Reflect on a time you were helped.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

Only if used toward elders without honorifics.

Use 주세요.

Usually you use 받다 (receive) instead.

드리다 is for elders.

Yes.

Yes, like giving hope.

Yes, very common.

Yes, 주었다.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

물 좀 ___.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 주세요

주세요 is the polite request.

multiple choice A2

What is the humble form of 주다?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 드리다

드리다 is the humble verb for giving.

true false B1

주다 is always used for elders.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

Use 드리다 for elders.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Auxiliary verb usage.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Subject + Indirect Object + Direct Object + Verb.

امتیاز: /5

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