Giving and receiving
~てやる
do ~ for (a person or animal of lower standing)
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How to form it
- Verb (て-form) + やる
Register: Casual; used for juniors, children, pets and plants
Explanation
Says that the speaker does something for someone or something lower in standing, such as a child, an animal or a plant.
It sounds a little rough. Many speakers use てあげる instead. It can also mean strong determination: やってやる (I will do it, just you watch).
Examples
犬に、毎日えさを作ってやる。
いぬに、まいにちえさをつくってやる。
I make food for the dog every day.
弟の宿題を、見てやることにした。
おとうとのしゅくだいを、みてやることにした。
I decided to help my younger brother with his homework.
子供に、新しい自転車を買ってやるつもりだ。
こどもに、あたらしいじてんしゃをかってやるつもりだ。
I intend to buy the child a new bicycle.
花に水をかけてやる。
はなにみずをかけてやる。
I give the flowers some water.
Compare with
- ~てあげる: てあげる is the softer, more common word.
Common mistakes
- Using it toward people of equal or higher status.