English–Korean

“please” in Korean

Korean

Also부탁드립니다 (putaktteurimnida)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchebal

Example

제발 도와줘.che bal to wa jwo

Please help me.

Illustration for 제발 (please)

How to say “please” in Korean

“Please” in Korean is 제발 (chebal).

A request pushed forward by desperation, as if ordinary politeness is not enough.

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

Example sentences with 제발

제발 좀 진정해.che bal chom chin jeong hae

Please calm down a little.

Tips for using 제발

  • English please can be polite and routine, while this word often adds emotional pressure and may sound closer to a heartfelt plea than a casual request.

Other Korean words for “please”

문의는 이메일로 부탁드립니다.mu nui neun i me il lo pu tak tteu rim ni da

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