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Korean expression

해 줄까

Said by THE 8 (SEVENTEEN)

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What does 해 줄까 mean?

해 줄까 means "Shall I do it for you?" in Korean.

How it works here

‘-아/어 주다’ shows that the action is for the other person, and ‘-까?’ makes it an offer.

Key expression

-아/어 주다

To do something for someone as help or consideration

‘-아/어 주다’ expresses an action done for another person; ‘-ㄹ까?’ makes it a question or suggestion.

When it's used

Used when offering to help someone by doing something for them.

The line

어떻게 좀 재밌게 해 줄까?

How about I make it a little more fun for you?

Offering to find a way to make things easier or less burdensome for someone.

Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.45 TTT #2 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 제가 짐을 들어 드릴게요.

    I’ll carry your luggage for you.

  2. 비밀번호 좀 알려 주실 수 있나요?

    Could you tell me the password?

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

해 줄까

어떻게 좀 재밌게 해 줄까?

How about I make it a little more fun for you?

  • Offering to find a way to make things easier for someone.
  • Apologizing first to a friend because an agreed task cannot be done.
  • Deciding to finish quietly alone after everyone has left.
Show the answer

Offering to find a way to make things easier for someone.

To do something for someone as help or consideration. ‘-아/어 주다’ expresses an action done for another person; ‘-ㄹ까?’ makes it a question or suggestion.

Other words in this line

어떻게
How
좀
A little; please
재밌다
To be fun; interesting
하다
To do
주다
To give

Same expression in other scenes

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