This is the 12975th most frequent Korean word.
돌봐왔던
"돌봐왔던" means "someone/something that has been taken care of."
In this sentence, '돌봐왔던' is used to describe someone who has consistently looked after the well-being of others, emphasizing the continuity of the action.
그는 오랫동안 부모님을 돌봐왔던 사람입니다.
He is the person who has been taking care of his parents for a long time.
Here, '돌봐왔던' refers to the narrator's past actions of providing care and attention to the puppy, conveying a sense of involvement over time.
내가 돌봐왔던 강아지가 행복하게 새로운 주인을 만났어요.
The puppy I had been taking care of happily met a new owner.
The term '돌봐왔던' in this context highlights the prior efforts of tending to and sustaining the condition of the garden, denoting responsibility over an extended period.