làm giúp
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To help do something / to assist in doing: The phrase "làm giúp" means to perform a task or an action on behalf of or in assistance to someone else. It combines the action of doing ("làm") with the purpose of helping ("giúp").
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Tôi có thể làm giúp bạn việc đó. (I can help you do that task.)
- Cô ấy làm giúp tôi bài tập về nhà. (She helped me with my homework.)
- Anh làm giúp em mở cửa được không? (Could you help me open the door?)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies the helper is taking on a specific task to relieve the burden of the person being helped. It can be used for both small favors and significant assistance.
- Nhóm tình nguyện đã làm giúp dân làng dựng lại nhà cửa. (The volunteer group helped the villagers rebuild their houses.)
Variants and Related Words
Giúp đỡ (v): to help, to assist (a more general term for providing aid or support).
- Cảm ơn bạn đã giúp đỡ tôi. (Thank you for helping me.)
Hỗ trợ (v): to support, to assist (often used in formal or technical contexts).
- Chương trình hỗ trợ sinh viên. (The student support program.)
Phụ giúp (v): to assist, to lend a hand (implies a secondary or supporting role).
- Các con tôi thường phụ giúp việc nhà. (My children often help with the housework.)
Synonyms
- Assist: to give help or support.
- Help out: to help, especially in a time of need.
- Lend a hand: to provide assistance.
Related Idioms
Làm ơn làm phước: to do a good deed or a favor (often used when pleading for help).
- Làm ơn làm phước làm giúp tôi việc này. (Please, do me a favor and help me with this.)
Giúp việc: to help with work; also means a domestic helper.
- Cô ấy đến giúp việc nhà tôi mỗi tuần. (She comes to help with my housework every week.)