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TOPIK 3noun

봉사

bongsa

봉사가 · 봉사를

volunteer work, service

Example

방학 동안 양로원에서 봉사를 했어요.

I did volunteer work at a nursing home during the break.

Word parts

봉 serve, offer사 serve

Literally 'offering service' to others.

Good to know

The usual collocation is 봉사 활동을 하다, 'to do volunteer activities.'