〜てあげる

N4

do ~ for someone

Formation

Verb て-form + あげる

Explanation

てあげる means doing a favor for someone. It implies the action benefits the receiver. Be careful — using it about yourself can sound boastful.

Examples

友達に日本語を教えてあげました。
ともだちににほんごをおしえてあげました。
I taught Japanese to my friend (as a favor).
荷物を持ってあげましょうか？
にもつをもってあげましょうか？
Shall I carry your bags for you?

Common Mistakes

  • !Don't use てあげる to someone of higher status — it sounds condescending

Related Grammar

〜てもらうhave someone do ~ for me〜てくれるsomeone does ~ for me〜て / 〜でte-form (connecting, requesting)
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