Breakdown of oneul bumonimkke gwaireul sa deuryeosseoyo.
~을~eul
object particle
오늘oneul
today
과일gwail
fruit
부모님bumonim
parent
Questions & Answers about oneul bumonimkke gwaireul sa deuryeosseoyo.
Why is it 부모님 and not just 부모?
부모님 includes the honorific suffix -님, which adds respect.
- 부모 = parents, a neutral/formal word
- 부모님 = parents, but respectfully
Since the sentence is about doing something for one’s parents, 부모님 is the natural choice. In Korean, family members are often referred to respectfully, especially parents.
Why is the particle 께 used after 부모님?
께 is the honorific version of 에게 or 한테, which mean to or for.
So:
- 부모님께 = to/for my parents, respectfully
- 친구에게 / 친구한테 = to/for a friend
Because the receiver of the action is someone respected, 께 is the right particle here.
What does 사 드렸어요 mean grammatically?
It is built from:
- 사다 = to buy
- -아/어 드리다 = to do something for someone respected
- -었어요 = past tense polite ending
So:
- 사 드리다 = to buy for someone respected
- 사 드렸어요 = bought for someone respected
The 드리다 part adds the idea of doing the action for the other person, with respect.
Why use 드리다 instead of 주다?