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TOPIK 6verb

할애하다

haraehada [하래하다]

할애해요 · 할애했어요 · 할애할 거예요 · 할애하세요

to set aside, to devote, to spare (time or space)

Example

그는 바쁜 중에도 봉사 활동에 시간을 할애했습니다.

Despite being busy, he set aside time for volunteer work.

Word parts

할 cut애 cherish

Literally 'cut away something cherished' — giving up precious time or space.