Korean word

요청하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyocheonghada

Meaning

  • verbrequest

Example

자료를 요청했어요.cha ryo reul yo cheong hae sseo yo

I requested the materials.

Illustration for 요청하다 (request)

More examples

도움을 요청할게요.to u meul yo cheong hal kke yo

I will request help.

Core concept

A formal request directed to someone for specific help, action, or information.

Common phrases

  • 도움을 요청하다to u meul yo cheong ha da

    request help

  • 자료를 요청하다cha ryo reul yo cheong ha da

    request materials

  • 정보를 요청하다cheong bo reul yo cheong ha da

    request information

Similar words

부탁하다putakada: Ask another person to do something helpful as a personal favor.
문의하다munuihada: Make an inquiry to learn about a product, service, or process.
신청하다sincheonghada: Complete a formal request to take part in something or obtain something.

Definition in Korean

상대에게 어떤 처리나 지원을 공식적으로 부탁하거나 요구하는 동사.sang dae e ge eo tteon cheo ri na chi wo neul kong sik jjeo geu ro pu ta ka geo na yo gu ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb combines a Sino-Korean term for a formal request with 하다 (hada, "do or make"), giving the meaning of making a formal request.

Usage tips

  • In Korean workplace and service messages, this verb often appears in written requests, making it a useful choice when the action needs to sound organized and official.

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