Buy you Something
"One of my friends bought me a pencil"
I understand it like this: my friend maybe likes me, he paid for the pencil at a store, and gave me it for free. My understanding is right?
Then, if he just bought the pencil with my promise that I would pay him for the pencil later when he gives it to me, what verb should I use instead of "bought". Is there any more proper verb?
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Yes, if someone buys you something and you don't have to pay him back, it is a gift (선물).
We don't have any special words for the second situation. We just say they will "pay back" the money afterwards.
example)
I'm buying two hamburgers, one for me, one for my friend Alex. He will pay me back after.
I still need to pay you back for the hamburger you bought me yesterday.
I forgot my wallet. Can you buy me an ice cream cone and I'll pay you back later?
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