This is the 11186th most frequent Korean word.
기여하고
"Contributing" or "and contributing."
In this sentence, '기여하고' means 'contributing', and it indicates the act of making a positive effort or contribution toward a cause, which is environmental protection.
그는 환경 보호에 기여하고 있습니다.
He is contributing to environmental protection.
Here, '기여하고자' uses a variant form to express intent or desire to contribute, and it conveys a proactive stance toward improving the community.
우리는 모두 지역사회 발전에 기여하고자 합니다.
We all aim to contribute to the development of the community.
In this example, '기여하고 있다' emphasizes the ongoing action of contributing, showing that technological innovation is an active agent in economic growth.