This is the 10444th most frequent Korean word.
구해준다며
"Claiming to save" or "saying they will save."
The word '구해준다며' is used here to indicate that someone declared an intention to save or assist as part of the narrative.
그가 나를 구해준다며 손을 잡아줬어요.
He held my hand saying he would save me.
In this sentence, '구해준다며' conveys the premise of a promise made by someone to save or help the speaker.
구해준다며 그 사람이 약속을 했는데 안 지켰어요.
That person promised, saying they would save me, but they didn't keep it.
Here, '구해준다며' is utilized to express the declaration made by others regarding the action of saving or helping.