Attach あげる to the て-form when the subject does something for someone else. Compare the examples, then use the table to make your own sentence.
The idea
Attach あげる to the て-form when the subject does something for someone else. Mark the recipient with に: 私は友達に作ってあげました means I made it for my friend.
| Starting form | Form or example |
|---|---|
| 入れる | 入れてあげる |
| 読む | 読んであげる |
| 教える | 教えてあげる |
Examples
- 私は友達にお茶を入れてあげました。I made tea for my friend.
- 私は弟に本を読んであげました。I read a book to my younger brother.
- 私は友達に道を教えてあげました。I showed my friend the way.
- 姉は弟に料理を作ってあげました。My older sister cooked for my younger brother.
- 私は友達の荷物を持ってあげました。I carried my friend’s luggage for them.
- 母は子供に歌を歌ってあげました。My mother sang a song for a child.
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Watch out
Saying you will do a favor for a superior with てあげる can sound presumptuous. Choose a respectful offer appropriate to the relationship instead.
Try it yourself
Complete the sentence using てあげる; choose the appropriate form. 私は友達にお茶を_。(入れてあげました/入れてくれました) I made tea for my friend.
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入れてあげました
「入れてあげました」 — I made tea for my friend. Attach あげる to the て-form when the subject does something for someone else. Mark the recipient with に: 私は友達に作ってあげました means I made it for my friend.
Complete the sentence using てあげる; choose the appropriate form. 私は弟に本を_。(読んでもらいました/読んであげました) I read a book to my younger brother.
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読んであげました
「読んであげました」 — I read a book to my younger brother. Attach あげる to the て-form when the subject does something for someone else. Mark the recipient with に: 私は友達に作ってあげました means I made it for my friend.
Complete the sentence using てあげる; choose the appropriate form. 私は友達_道を教えてあげました。(に/が) I showed my friend the way.
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に
「に」 — I showed my friend the way. Attach あげる to the て-form when the subject does something for someone else. Mark the recipient with に: 私は友達に作ってあげました means I made it for my friend.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete the sentence using てあげる; choose the appropriate form. 私は友達にお茶を_。(入れてあげました/入れてくれました) I made tea for my friend.
Complete the sentence using てあげる; choose the appropriate form. 私は弟に本を_。(読んでもらいました/読んであげました) I read a book to my younger brother.
Complete the sentence using てあげる; choose the appropriate form. 私は友達_道を教えてあげました。(に/が) I showed my friend the way.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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