-시키다 (Causative)
Used when adding '-시키다' to certain nouns to indicate that the subject makes or causes another person or thing to do an action or reach a state.
Summary
Equivalent
To make (someone) do..., To cause...
Also: -게 하다
Example
The government held performances to promote our culture and helped foreigners understand it.
정부는 우리 문화를 알리기 위해 공연을 개최해 외국인들을 이해시켰다.
Grammar rules
- It is the causative counterpart to '-하다'.
- For example, '공부하다' (to study) -> '공부시키다' (to make someone study).
Patterns
N (Nouns)
현재 (Present) · -시키다
Example sentences
The government held performances to promote our culture and helped foreigners understand it.
정부는 우리 문화를 알리기 위해 공연을 개최해 외국인들을 이해시켰다.
He worked hard to put his younger brother through college.
그는 열심히 일해서 동생을 대학까지 공부시켰다.
The player impressed the fans with an excellent game.
그 선수는 훌륭한 경기로 팬들을 감동시켰다.
Conversation
A: The kids don't want to do their homework, what should I do?
아이들이 숙제를 안 하려는데 어떡하죠?
B: Make sure to have them do their homework, even if you have to give them snacks.
간식을 주면서라도 꼭 숙제를 시키세요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct causative form.
Making someone calm.
Ordering food.