Korean word

부탁하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationputakada

Meaning

  • verbask a favor

Example

잠깐만 부탁해도 될까요?cham kkan man pu ta kae do toel kka yo

Could I ask you a quick favor?

Illustration for 부탁하다 (ask a favor)

More examples

내일 회의 자료 정리 좀 부탁드립니다.nae il hoe ui cha ryo cheong ni chom pu tak tteu rim ni da

Please organize the materials for tomorrow's meeting.

Core concept

A person asks someone else to do something or provide help.

Common phrases

  • 부탁드려도 될까요pu tak tteu ryeo do toel kka yo

    ask a favor

  • 부탁드립니다pu tak tteu rim ni da

    make a request

  • 부탁할게요pu ta kal kke yo

    ask for a favor

Similar words

부탁드리다putaktteurida: Make a request in a polite, humble way, especially in a respectful setting.
들어주다teureojuda: Act on a person's request by accepting it and carrying it out.
도와주다towajuda: Share another person's task or difficulty to make it easier.
요청하다yocheonghada: Make a formal request for specific action, help, or information.

Definition in Korean

남에게 도움이나 행동을 요구하거나 바람을 전하는 동사.na me ge to u mi na haeng dong eul yo gu ha geo na pa ra meul cheon ha neun tong sa

Word origin

Korean turns the noun for a favor or request into a verb by adding the common element meaning do.

Usage tips

  • It works in both casual conversation and polite requests, so the surrounding speech level shows how respectfully the favor is presented.

Other meanings

  • requestverb

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