Level 2

돌려주다

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Usage of '돌려주다'

The verb '돌려주다' primarily means 'to return' or 'to give back' something to its original owner. It is commonly used when talking about returning borrowed items, money, or even sending something back.

Common Contexts

  • Returning borrowed objects like books, money, or tools.
  • Sending something back to the sender or original place.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '돈을 돌려주다' (to return money): Used when repaying borrowed money.
  • '책을 돌려주다' (to return a book): Common in library or lending contexts.
  • '잘못 보낸 것을 돌려주다' (to resend something sent by mistake): Used when correcting an error in sending.

Register and Politeness

'돌려주다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Adding polite endings like '-세요' makes it polite.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '돌려주다' with '돌아가다' (to return/go back). Remember, '돌려주다' involves returning something to someone else, while '돌아가다' is about oneself going back.

Example Sentences

책을 다 읽었으니까 도서관에 돌려주세요.

Chaekeul da ilgeosseunikka doseogwane dolryeojuseyo.

Since you finished reading the book, please return it to the library.

빌린 돈은 꼭 제때 돌려줘야 해요.

Billin doneun kkok jettae dolryeojwoya haeyo.

You must return borrowed money on time.

잘못 보낸 이메일을 다시 돌려주었어요.

Jalmot bonaen imeil-eul dasi dolryeojueosseoyo.

I resent the email that was sent by mistake.