Skip to content

Volunteering in Korean πŸ‡°πŸ‡·


in English in Korean S
volunteering 봉사
How to say “volunteering” in Korean? “봉사”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “봉사” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on volunteering in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

Comments, Questions, Etc. About Volunteering in Korean

Comment on the Korean word “봉사” in the following ways:

  • Tips and tricks to remember how to say volunteering in Korean
  • Explanations on the translation 봉사
  • Sentences that use the word “봉사”
  • Questions about volunteering in Korean, etc.

봉사 info.

Tips to Remember:
β€’ Notice that "봉사" (bong-sa) sounds like β€œbond” – you can imagine bonding with a community by serving it.
β€’ Remember that many volunteer activities are described with words like "μžμ›λ΄‰μ‚¬" (ja-won bong-sa), where μžμ› means "volunteer" or "resource."

Explanations:
β€’ "봉사" is a Sino-Korean word meaning voluntary service or volunteering. It implies a selfless act of serving others without financial reward.
β€’ The two syllables derive from classical Chinese characters that connote offering or serving.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
β€’ μžμ›λ΄‰μ‚¬ (ja-won bong-sa) – volunteer service (with μžμ› explicitly meaning β€œvolunteer”)
β€’ λ΄‰μ‚¬ν™œλ™ (bong-sa hwal-dong) – volunteer activities

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
β€’ There is no widely known slang usage for "봉사" in Korean; it is mostly used in formal or neutral contexts to refer to volunteering or service.

Example Sentences:
1. Korean: μ €λŠ” μ£Όλ§λ§ˆλ‹€ 봉사 ν™œλ™μ„ ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
Romanized: Jeoneun jumalmada bong-sa hwal-dong-eul hamnida.
English: I do volunteer work every weekend.

2. Korean: λ§Žμ€ μ‚¬λžŒλ“€μ΄ μ–΄λ €μš΄ 이웃을 돕기 μœ„ν•΄ 봉사에 μ°Έμ—¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€.
Romanized: Manheun saramdeuri eoryeoun iut-eul dopgi wihae bong-sa-e chamyeohamnida.
English: Many people participate in volunteering to help those in need.

a few seconds ago

Practice Korean with this Online Game:

Try a Game to Learn Korean – LangLandia

LangLandia is an innovative game-based platform that makes learning Korean fun and engaging. The platform utilizes a variety of interactive games, online challenges and exercises that are designed to make the learning process interactive and enjoyable. The game-based approach of LangLandia helps to keep learners motivated and engaged, making it easier to retain new vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. Additionally, LangLandia has online competitions and community activities like chat, PvP battles, clan wars, tournaments and different competions. Overall, LangLandia offers a fun and effective way to learn Korean, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their Korean language skills. Click here to get the mobile app.

The Game to Learn Languages

Learn languages with the Langlandia! This innovative mobile app/game transcends traditional language learning methods, offers online battles, tournaments, and clan wars. Enter the Olympics of Languages and compete against fellow learners from around the globe, putting your skills to the test. Trap exotic beasts and explore the world of LangLandia. Language learning becomes an unforgettable adventure where excitement meets education. Don't miss out – download the app and get addicted to learning!