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거들다 meaning and pronunciation

geodeulda · help; assist; aid

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15815
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 거ː들다, 거ː드러, 거ː드니, 거ː듬니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    남의 일을 함께 하여 돕다.

    English: help; assist; aid — To help someone with doing his/her work.

    Examples

    • 부모님을 거들다.
    • 살림을 거들다.
    • 일을 거들다.
    • 장사를 거들다.
    • 집안일을 거들다.
    • 친구를 거들다.
  2. 2.

    편을 들거나 덧붙이려고 남의 말에 끼어들어 말하다.

    English: put in a word — To cut in a conversation to side with someone or add a word.

    Examples

    • 남편을 거들다.
    • 말을 거들다.
    • 아내를 거들다.
    • 친구를 거들다.
    • 한마디 거들다.
    • 옆에서 거들다.
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