Dictionary — Entry No. 0833
줬어
juweosseo · verb
줬어
juweosseo
[joo-weo-sseo]
verbbeginner
Meaning
Past tense of ‘juda’ (to give), expressing a completed action of giving or providing something. Often carries emotional weight beyond the simple transaction, implying a gift or personal gesture.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Central to K-drama relationship dynamics, where ‘juweosseo’ (I gave you) marks meaningful gift-giving moments. BTS explores themes of giving love and support through their discography. Birthday celebrations and relationship milestones in K-culture are marked by meaningful ‘juweosseo’ moments.
Example Sentences
선물 줬어.
seonmul juweosseo.
I gave you a gift (meaningful present)
내가 너한테 줬어.
naega neohante juweosseo.
I gave it to you (emphasis on the giver-receiver relationship)
이 반지 선생님이 줬어.
i banji seonsaengnim-i juweosseo.
The teacher gave me this ring (authority figure giving something meaningful)
⚠️ Don’t use juweosseo when…
‘Juweosseo’ is informal; formal contexts use ‘juweosseumnida.’ Don’t confuse the indirect object marker; ‘juweosseo’ requires clear receiver context. Overuse in casual conversation can sound demanding (‘you gave me’).
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Boys Over Flowers — Male lead frequently uses ‘juweosseo’ when giving gifts to female lead, marking escalating emotional investment and relationship development.
- K-Pop: BTS — Love Myself campaign (explores the concept of ‘giving’ love; fans discuss ‘juweosseo’ moments with idols through fan letters and gifts)
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