English–Korean

“favor” in Korean

Korean

Also은혜 (eunhye) · 호의 (houi)

Pronunciation

Romanizationputak

Example

한 가지 부탁이 있어요.han ka ji pu ta gi i sseo yo

I have one favor to ask.

Illustration for 부탁 (favor)

How to say “favor” in Korean

“Favor” in Korean is 부탁 (putak).

A request for another person's help, ranging from a light favor to an important task.

Full entry for 부탁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 부탁

이번에 큰 부탁을 드려도 될까요?i beo ne keun pu ta geul teu ryeo do toel kka yo

Could I ask you for a big favor this time?

Tips for using 부탁

  • In English, favor often sounds like a small kindness, but this Korean word also covers a general request, so request may fit better in some situations.

Other Korean words for “favor”

그의 은혜를 평생 잊지 않겠다.keu ui eun hye reul pyeong saeng it jji an ket tta

I will never forget the favor he did for me.

그는 나에게 호의를 보였다.keu neun na e ge ho ui reul po yeot tta

He showed me kindness.

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