Verb てあげる
Verb te ageru
JLPT N4 Neutral
Formation
Verb-て form + あげる
Used to express doing something for someone; 'do something for someone'.
When to use
Neutral - doing something for someone at equal/lower status, as a favor.
Explanation
The てあげる grammar point is used to express that the speaker or someone other than the listener is doing something for someone else. It shows that the action is being done as a favor or out of kindness. This grammar point is used with verbs in their て-form, followed by あげる.
Example sentences
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Since my friend was tired, I carried their luggage for them.
Tomodachi ga tsukareteita kara, nimotsu o motte ageta.
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My younger brother couldn't understand the homework, so I helped him.
Otouto wa shukudai ga wakaranakatta node, tetsudatte ageta.
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She was running late, so I went to pick her up at the station.
Kanojo ga okuresou datta kara, eki made mukae ni itte ageta.
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The dog seemed thirsty, so I gave it water to drink.
Inu wa nodo ga kawaita sou datta node, mizu o nomasete ageta.
Benefactive Action (Doing X As A Favor)
- Verb て くれるVerb-te kureruN4Expresses that someone does something for the speaker (or…
- Verb て もらうVerb-te morauN4Express receiving a favor or action from someone.
- Verb ていただく〜te itadakuN4Used to express receiving someone's favor or help; 'to…
- Verb て くださるVerb-te kudasaruN4Expresses gratitude for receiving someone's favor; 'to…
- Verb て + さしあげるVerb TE sashiageruN4A polite way to express giving or doing something for…
Corpus examples (60)
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Will you help them?
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I will lend you some money, on the condition that you repay it in a week.
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If you want any money, I will lend you some.
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Well, I'll be happy to loan you the money.
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I'll lend you the money, but mind you, this is the last time.
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If I had money, I'd buy that for you.
トムさんにプレゼントを買ってあげるほどのお金は持ち合わせていなかった。
I didn't have enough money to buy Tom a present.
奥歯に物の挟まった言い方をせず、ズバリ直球で言ってあげる事をお勧めします。
I recommend giving it to them straight, don't waffle your way around the subject.
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I'll make tea for you.
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I'll find a good time to tell Father about it.
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Dad, I'll rub your shoulders for you.
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Are you hungry? I'll make you something.
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I'll pay you back with my calculus notes.
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I, your mother, will take care of everything for you.
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The other day he said to me, "I will lend you this book tomorrow."
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I'll teach you Spanish if you teach me Japanese.
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You may borrow this book as long as you keep it clean.
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I'll enjoy showing you around the city.
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I'm going to show you around.
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I'll lend you one if you like.
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I'll do it for a cake.
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Let's have one more drink, and then I'll take you back home.
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I'll tell you the truth: I lied to you.
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He offered to carry my baggage.
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I'll teach you how to drive a car.