Explanation at your level:
When you want someone to do something, you say 부탁합니다. It is like saying 'Please.' Use it to be very polite to teachers or strangers.
You use this word to make a formal request. If you need help with a document or a task, you can say '이것 좀 부탁합니다' (Please do this for me).
This is a versatile verb for requesting assistance. It is essential in professional settings. You might hear '도움을 부탁합니다' in emails, which is a standard way to ask for support.
Understanding the register is key. While 부탁합니다 is standard, you might use '부탁드립니다' (a more humble version) to show even greater respect to superiors or clients.
In advanced contexts, the word carries a sense of social obligation. Using it correctly demonstrates mastery of Korean honorifics and social hierarchy, as it balances the request with the listener's status.
Historically, the term reflects the Confucian values of interpersonal reliance. It is not merely a request but a social 'entrustment.' In literature, it can be used to emphasize the weight of a character's desperation when asking for a life-changing favor.
الكلمة في 30 ثانية
- A formal word for 'Please' or 'I request a favor'.
- Derived from Sino-Korean roots for 'entrusting'.
- Essential for professional and polite communication.
- Used with the object particle '을/를'.
The word 부탁합니다 is a cornerstone of polite Korean conversation. It functions as a formal request, essentially meaning 'I ask a favor of you' or simply 'Please.'
When you use this word, you are showing respect to the listener. It is not just a command; it is an acknowledgment that you are asking for their time or effort, which makes it a very kind way to communicate.
The word originates from the Sino-Korean root '부탁' (付託), which historically refers to 'entrusting' or 'committing' something to someone else's care.
Over centuries, this evolved from a formal legal or administrative term into a standard social expression. The suffix -합니다 is the formal polite ending, which solidified in the modern era as the standard for polite discourse in Korea.
You use 부탁합니다 when you need someone to do something for you. It is most common in business emails, phone calls, or when asking a stranger for directions.
It is often paired with the particle -을/를 to specify what is being requested. For example, '도움을 부탁합니다' (I request your help). It is highly formal and should be avoided with close friends.
1. 잘 부탁드립니다: A very common phrase meaning 'I look forward to your support' or 'Please take care of me.' It is used when starting a new job or meeting new colleagues.
2. 부탁 좀 들어주세요: 'Please grant me a favor.' Used when you have a specific task in mind.
3. 부탁이 하나 있는데요: 'I have one favor to ask.' A soft way to introduce a request.
4. 간곡히 부탁합니다: 'I earnestly request.' Used for very serious or urgent matters.
5. 부탁할 게 있어요: 'There is something I need to ask you for.' A slightly more casual but still polite version.
Grammatically, 부탁합니다 is the formal polite (하십시오-che) conjugation of the verb '부탁하다'. It is a transitive verb that typically takes an object marked by -을/를.
The pronunciation follows standard Korean rules where the 'k' (ㄱ) sound is followed by the 'h' (ㅎ) sound, often resulting in a slight aspiration. It rhymes with other formal verbs ending in -합니다 like '감사합니다' (thank you) or '죄송합니다' (sorry).
Fun Fact
The '부' comes from '付' (to give/entrust) and '탁' comes from '託' (to entrust/commit).
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'bu' sound, 'tak' is clipped.
Similar to UK, consistent 'a' sounds.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'k' as 'g'
- Dropping the 'h' sound
- Too fast
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Moderate
Needs correct intonation
Very common
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
متقدم
Grammar to Know
Formal Polite Ending
합니다
Object Particle
을/를
Honorifics
부탁드립니다
Examples by Level
도와주세요, 부탁합니다.
Help me, please.
Simple request.
이것을 부탁합니다.
I request this.
Object marker used.
부탁합니다.
Please.
Standalone usage.
잠시만 부탁합니다.
Please wait a moment.
Common phrase.
잘 부탁합니다.
Please take care of me.
Fixed expression.
한 번만 부탁합니다.
Please, just once.
Emphasis.
다시 부탁합니다.
I ask again.
Adverb usage.
부탁합니다, 선생님.
Please, teacher.
Direct address.
부탁합니다, 문 좀 열어주세요.
도움을 부탁합니다.
제 부탁합니다를 들어주세요.
그것을 부탁합니다.
친절히 부탁합니다.
다시 한번 부탁합니다.
조용히 부탁합니다.
정중히 부탁합니다.
선생님께 도움을 부탁합니다.
이 프로젝트를 부탁합니다.
제 부탁합니다를 거절하지 마세요.
간절히 부탁합니다.
메일로 부탁합니다.
전화로 부탁합니다.
사장님께 부탁합니다.
동료에게 부탁합니다.
그의 도움을 간곡히 부탁합니다.
이 일을 부탁합니다.
당신의 협조를 부탁합니다.
제안을 부탁합니다.
검토를 부탁합니다.
수정을 부탁합니다.
참석을 부탁합니다.
이해를 부탁합니다.
귀하의 적극적인 협조를 부탁합니다.
본 건에 대해 재고를 부탁합니다.
신속한 처리를 부탁합니다.
원만한 해결을 부탁합니다.
지속적인 관심을 부탁합니다.
철저한 준비를 부탁합니다.
정확한 정보를 부탁합니다.
추후 연락을 부탁합니다.
귀사의 무궁한 발전을 부탁합니다.
본 사안에 대한 깊은 이해를 부탁합니다.
향후 협력 관계를 부탁합니다.
엄중한 처리를 부탁합니다.
각별한 주의를 부탁합니다.
심도 있는 논의를 부탁합니다.
변함없는 성원을 부탁합니다.
공정한 평가를 부탁합니다.
تلازمات شائعة
Idioms & Expressions
"잘 부탁드립니다"
Please take care of me/us.
새 팀에 왔습니다, 잘 부탁드립니다.
formal"부탁이 하나 있습니다"
I have a favor to ask.
혹시 부탁이 하나 있습니다.
neutral"간곡히 부탁합니다"
Earnestly request.
도와주시길 간곡히 부탁합니다.
formal"부탁 좀 들어주세요"
Please grant my favor.
제 부탁 좀 들어주세요.
neutral"부탁할 게 있어요"
I have something to ask.
부탁할 게 있어요.
casual"염치없지만 부탁합니다"
I'm embarrassed to ask, but...
염치없지만 부탁합니다.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean request
요청 is more official/business.
공식 요청을 합니다.
Both are formal
제안 is to suggest.
안건을 제안합니다.
Same base word
부탁해요 is less formal.
이것 좀 부탁해요.
Both used in emails
바랍니다 is 'I hope/wish'.
참석 바랍니다.
Sentence Patterns
Noun + 을/를 + 부탁합니다
도움을 부탁합니다.
잘 + 부탁합니다
잘 부탁합니다.
Verb + 아/어 주시길 + 부탁합니다
도와주시길 부탁합니다.
간곡히 + 부탁합니다
간곡히 부탁합니다.
다시 + 부탁합니다
다시 부탁합니다.
عائلة الكلمة
Nouns
Verbs
مرتبط
How to Use It
10/10
Formality Scale
أخطاء شائعة
Too formal for friends.
Different meaning.
Grammar requires particles.
It implies a request.
Correct spelling is '부탁'.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a butler bowing and asking for a favor.
Native Context
Use it whenever you ask for a service.
Cultural Insight
Bowing slightly makes it more effective.
Grammar Shortcut
Noun + 을/를 + 부탁합니다.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'k' and 'h' transition.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it with close friends.
Did You Know?
It's one of the first words learners master.
Study Smart
Practice with '잘 부탁합니다'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Boo-tak! (Like a ghost saying 'Boo' and 'taking' a favor).
Visual Association
Bowing while asking for help.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Use it in a fake email to a teacher.
أصل الكلمة
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: To entrust
السياق الثقافي
Highly important in Korean culture to maintain social harmony.
Equivalent to 'Please' or 'I would like to request'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 검토를 부탁합니다
- 수정을 부탁합니다
- 협조를 부탁합니다
At school
- 도움을 부탁합니다
- 지도를 부탁합니다
- 설명을 부탁합니다
Travel
- 사진을 부탁합니다
- 안내를 부탁합니다
- 도움을 부탁합니다
Daily life
- 문 좀 열어주세요, 부탁합니다
- 잠시만 부탁합니다
- 이것 좀 부탁합니다
Conversation Starters
"부탁할 게 있는데 시간 괜찮으세요?"
"선생님, 도움을 부탁합니다."
"이번 프로젝트 잘 부탁합니다."
"염치없지만 부탁합니다."
"부탁이 하나 있는데요."
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you had to ask for a favor.
How do you ask for help in your native language?
Why is being polite important in Korea?
Describe a formal situation where you would use '부탁합니다'.
الأسئلة الشائعة
8 أسئلةNo, it is too formal.
Yes, but it is a verb phrase.
When you want to be extra polite.
It is still understood but less natural.
Yes, very common in emails.
No, that would be rude.
Yes, '부탁'.
Usually with '네, 알겠습니다'.
اختبر نفسك
도움을 ___.
Used for requests.
What does '부탁합니다' mean?
It is a request.
부탁합니다 is very informal.
It is formal.
Word
المعنى
This is a fixed expression.
Subject + Object + Verb.
النتيجة: /5
Summary
부탁합니다 is the standard, respectful way to ask for a favor in Korean.
- A formal word for 'Please' or 'I request a favor'.
- Derived from Sino-Korean roots for 'entrusting'.
- Essential for professional and polite communication.
- Used with the object particle '을/를'.
Memory Palace
Imagine a butler bowing and asking for a favor.
Native Context
Use it whenever you ask for a service.
Cultural Insight
Bowing slightly makes it more effective.
Grammar Shortcut
Noun + 을/를 + 부탁합니다.
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~ 에 대해
A2About; concerning; regarding.
~쯤
A2About; approximately (quantity, time)
동의
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모호성
B2The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness or lack of clarity.
그리고
A1And/and then
공지
A2A formal announcement or notification.
답하다
A1To answer
대답하다
A1To answer
대답
A1Answer; Reply (response to a question)
