When you ask someone for a favor, in Korean, you call that favor a 부탁. It's often used when you're requesting help or a service from another person. Think of it as 'a request' or 'a favor' that someone can do for you. You might hear people say '부탁드립니다' (bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da) which politely means 'I'm asking for a favor' or 'Please do me a favor.' It's a common word to know if you're going to be interacting with Koreans and might need to ask for assistance.
When you ask someone for a favor, the word 부탁 (butak) is often used. It's a request for a kind act or service. You might hear phrases like 부탁해요 (butakhaeyo) which means "Please do me a favor" or "I'm asking for a favor."
You can also use 부탁 when offering help, like 부탁이 필요하세요? (butagi piryohaseyo?) meaning "Do you need a favor?" or "Can I help you?" It’s a very common and practical word to know for everyday interactions.
When you ask someone for a favor, the word 부탁 is what you need. It means "a request" or "a favor." You can use it in phrases like 부탁하다 (to ask a favor) or 부탁드리다 (a more polite way to say to ask a favor). It’s also often used when you're leaving something in someone else's care, like saying 잘 부탁드립니다, which means "Please take good care of it" or "I leave it in your good hands." This word is incredibly useful in daily Korean conversations, showing politeness and consideration.
When you ask someone for a favor, the word 부탁 is what you're asking for. It's a request for a kind act or service. You might say "부탁 하나만 들어줄래요?" (Would you do me a favor?).
It's often used when you need help with something that might be a bit inconvenient for the other person, but nothing too major. You can also use it when offering to do something for someone, like "무슨 부탁이라도 있으면 말해줘요." (Let me know if there's anything I can help you with.).
부탁 in 30 Sekunden
- Use 부탁 to ask for a favor.
- Often used with 하다 (to do) or 드리다 (to give, honorific).
- Can also mean 'a request'.
§ What is 부탁 (Butak)?
부탁 (butak) is a super useful Korean word that you'll hear all the time. At its core, it means a 'favor' or a 'request'. Think of it as asking someone to do something for you, big or small. It's often used when you need help or want someone to perform a task.
- DEFINITION
- A kind act or service.
§ Common Situations for 부탁 (Butak)
You'll encounter 부탁 (butak) in various everyday situations. Here are some common ones:
- Asking for help with a task
- Requesting information
- Asking for a small service (like holding a door or passing something)
- Making a formal request in a professional setting
§ Where you'll actually hear this word
Let's dive into where you'll actually hear 부탁 (butak) in real-life conversations, from work to school to even the news.
§ At Work
In a professional environment, 부탁 (butak) is essential for polite communication. You'll use it when you need a colleague's assistance or want to delegate a task politely.
김대리님, 이 서류 좀 복사해 주실 수 있으세요? 부탁드립니다. (Mr. Kim, could you copy these documents for me? It's a favor/request.)
Here, '부탁드립니다' (butak deuryeoyo) is a very polite way to say 'I'm making a request' or 'I ask for your favor'.
바쁘시겠지만, 잠시 시간 좀 내 주시면 부탁이 있습니다. (You might be busy, but if you could spare some time, I have a request.)
§ At School
In a school setting, students often use 부탁 (butak) to ask for help from teachers or classmates.
선생님, 숙제에 대해 질문이 있는데, 잠시 부탁드려도 될까요? (Teacher, I have a question about the homework, could I ask for a favor/request for a moment?)
This shows a polite way to ask for a teacher's time.
친구야, 내일 시험 공부 같이 할 수 있을까? 큰 부탁이야. (Friend, could we study for tomorrow's exam together? It's a big favor.)
Here, '큰 부탁이야' (keun butak-iya) implies that it's a significant request.
§ In the News and Public Announcements
Even in formal contexts like news broadcasts or public service announcements, 부탁 (butak) is used to make requests to the public.
시민 여러분의 적극적인 협조 부탁드립니다. (We kindly request the active cooperation of all citizens.)
This is a common phrase in public appeals, asking for cooperation or understanding.
안전 운전 부탁드립니다. (We request safe driving.)
You might see this on road signs or in public service messages. It's a shortened, direct request.
Aussprachehilfe
- Some learners might mispronounce the '부' as 'boo' in English, which is close but can be made more natural by slightly rounding the lips and keeping the 'u' sound short.
- The '탁' can be tricky; aim for a sharp, clear 'tak' sound, similar to the 'tack' in English 'attack'.
Wichtige Grammatik
부탁하다: To ask a favor. This verb is formed by adding 하다 (to do) to 부탁, making it an action verb. Use this when you are directly asking someone for a favor.
도움을 부탁하다 (to ask for help)
부탁드리다: A more polite way to say 부탁하다. Use 드리다 (a humble form of 주다, to give) when asking a favor from someone older or of higher status.
선생님께 부탁드립니다 (I humbly ask a favor of the teacher)
부탁을 들어주다: To grant a favor. This phrase is used when someone fulfills a request. 들어주다 literally means 'to listen and give,' implying compliance.
제 부탁을 들어주세요 (Please grant my favor)
부탁이 있다: To have a favor (to ask). This expression is used to indicate that you have a request before specifying what it is.
부탁이 있습니다 (I have a favor to ask)
부탁드립니다 vs. 부탁합니다: Both mean 'I ask a favor,' but 부탁드립니다 is more formal and respectful. Use 부탁합니다 in general polite situations, and 부탁드립니다 in very formal or hierarchical contexts.
도움을 부탁드립니다 (I humbly ask for help - formal)
Beispiele nach Niveau
도와주셔서 정말 부탁드립니다.
I really ask for your help.
Here, '부탁드립니다' (butakdeurimnida) is a polite way of saying 'I ask for your favor/help.'
바쁘시겠지만, 잠시 시간 좀 내주실 수 있는지 부탁드립니다.
I know you're busy, but I'd like to ask if you could spare some time.
'부탁드립니다' (butakdeurimnida) emphasizes the politeness of the request.
이번 프로젝트에 대한 정보를 얻을 수 있도록 부탁드립니다.
I ask for your favor to get information about this project.
'~도록 부탁드립니다' (~dorok butakdeurimnida) means 'I ask for your favor so that...' or 'I request you to...'
회의 자료를 미리 보내주시면 감사하겠습니다. 부탁드립니다.
I would appreciate it if you could send the meeting materials in advance. Please.
Using '부탁드립니다' (butakdeurimnida) at the end adds emphasis to the request.
제가 잘 모르는 부분이 많아서, 조언을 부탁드립니다.
There are many things I don't know well, so I ask for your advice.
'~을/를 부탁드립니다' (~eul/reul butakdeurimnida) is used when requesting a specific thing, like advice.
만약 어려우시다면, 다른 사람에게 부탁할게요.
If it's difficult for you, I'll ask someone else.
'부탁하다' (butakhada) is the verb form of '부탁' (butak), meaning 'to ask for a favor'.
죄송하지만, 그 부탁은 들어줄 수 없을 것 같아요.
I'm sorry, but I don't think I can grant that favor.
'부탁을 들어주다' (butageul deureojuda) means 'to grant a favor' or 'to do a favor'.
이것은 개인적인 부탁이니, 다른 사람에게는 말하지 말아 주세요.
This is a personal favor, so please don't tell anyone else.
'개인적인 부탁' (gaeinjeogin butak) means 'personal favor'.
Grammatikmuster
Satzmuster
부탁(을) 하다 (to ask a favor)
도와달라고 부탁했어요. (I asked for help.)
부탁(을) 들어주다 (to grant a favor)
친구가 제 부탁을 들어줬어요. (My friend granted my favor.)
부탁이 있다 (to have a favor/request)
부탁이 하나 있어요. (I have one favor/request.)
~에게 부탁하다 (to ask a favor of someone)
선생님께 부탁했어요. (I asked the teacher for a favor.)
Tipps
부탁 is a noun
Remember that 부탁 is a noun. This means it refers to the act of asking for a favor itself, not the act of doing the favor. For example, you can say 'I have a 부탁 for you' (저는 부탁이 있어요).
Common verb with 부탁: 하다
The most common verb to use with 부탁 is 하다 (to do). So, 부탁하다 means 'to ask for a favor' or 'to make a request'. Example: 'Please do me a favor' becomes '부탁해요' or '부탁드립니다'.
Common verb with 부탁: 들어주다
Another common verb to use with 부탁 is 들어주다 (to grant/listen to). So, 부탁을 들어주다 means 'to grant a favor' or 'to accede to a request'. Example: 'Can you grant my favor?' would be '제 부탁을 들어줄 수 있어요?'
Use with -이/가
When you want to say 'there is a favor' or 'I have a favor', you use the subject particle -이/가 with 부탁. For instance, '부탁이 있어요' means 'I have a favor'.
Use with -을/를
When you are asking someone to 'do a favor' for you, you'll often see 부탁 with the object particle -을/를. For example, '부탁을 하다' directly translates to 'to do a favor' or 'to make a request'.
Politeness with 부탁
In Korean culture, it's important to be polite when asking for a favor. Using polite forms like 부탁드립니다 (more formal) or adding phrases like 죄송하지만 (I'm sorry but...) or 미안하지만 (I'm sorry but...) before your request is common.
Asking for small favors
You can use 부탁 for both small and big favors. For example, if you need someone to pass you something, you could say '이거 좀 부탁해요' (Please help me with this) or '이거 좀 전달 부탁드립니다' (Please pass this).
Using it as a request
Think of 부탁 as synonymous with 'request' in many contexts. '저의 부탁을 들어주세요' means 'Please listen to my request' or 'Please grant my favor'.
Not for commanding
While 부탁 is about asking, it's not for commanding or demanding. It implies a polite appeal for help. If you want to order someone, you would use different vocabulary and grammar.
부탁하다 vs. 요청하다
While both 부탁하다 and 요청하다 mean 'to request', 부탁하다 is generally used for personal favors or help, while 요청하다 is often used for more formal or official requests. Think of 부탁 as a 'personal favor' and 요청 as a 'formal request'.
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Which word is closest in meaning to '부탁'?
'부탁' often refers to asking for a favor or help, making '도움' (help) the closest synonym.
What is the most natural way to ask someone for a favor using '부탁'?
'부탁이 있어요' is a common and polite way to introduce that you have a favor to ask.
Which sentence uses '부탁' correctly?
'부탁하다' (to ask for a favor) is the correct verb to use with '부탁'.
'부탁' can be used when you are asking someone to do something for you.
'부탁' specifically refers to a request for a kind act or service from someone.
If someone does you a '부탁', it means you are helping them.
If someone does you a '부탁', it means they are doing a favor *for you*, not that you are helping them.
It is polite to say '부탁합니다' (Please do me a favor) when making a request.
'부탁합니다' (or '부탁드립니다' in a more formal context) is a polite way to make a request.
Imagine you need a small favor from a friend. Write a sentence in Korean asking for a '부탁' (favor).
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Sample answer
친구에게 부탁 하나 할 수 있을까요? (Can I ask you a favor, friend?)
You want to thank someone for doing you a '부탁'. Write a simple thank you sentence in Korean.
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Sample answer
부탁 들어주셔서 감사합니다. (Thank you for doing me a favor.)
Describe a situation where someone might ask you for a '부탁'. Write a short sentence in Korean.
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Sample answer
친구가 저에게 부탁을 했어요. (My friend asked me a favor.)
What is person A asking for?
Read this passage:
A: 미안하지만, 부탁 하나 해도 될까요? (A: Excuse me, but could I ask you a favor?) B: 네, 말씀하세요. (B: Yes, please tell me.) A: 제 가방 좀 들어줄 수 있어요? (A: Could you hold my bag for a moment?)
What is person A asking for?
Person A explicitly uses the word '부탁' and then asks for help with their bag, which is a type of favor.
Person A explicitly uses the word '부탁' and then asks for help with their bag, which is a type of favor.
What did the speaker do for Minjun?
Read this passage:
민준 씨가 저에게 부탁을 했어요. 저는 민준 씨의 부탁을 들어주었어요. (Minjun asked me a favor. I granted Minjun's favor.)
What did the speaker do for Minjun?
The phrase '부탁을 들어주었어요' means 'granted a favor'.
The phrase '부탁을 들어주었어요' means 'granted a favor'.
Why is the speaker busy?
Read this passage:
오늘 친구에게 큰 부탁을 받았어요. 그래서 조금 바빠요. (Today I received a big favor from a friend. So, I am a little busy.)
Why is the speaker busy?
The passage states '큰 부탁을 받았어요' (received a big favor) as the reason for being busy.
The passage states '큰 부탁을 받았어요' (received a big favor) as the reason for being busy.
The speaker is thanking someone for a big favor.
Someone is asking for a favor, acknowledging the other person's busy schedule.
The speaker helped a friend with an urgent request.
Read this aloud:
부탁 하나 해도 될까요?
Focus: 부탁 (bu-tak)
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저의 부탁을 들어주셔서 정말 고맙습니다.
Focus: 고맙습니다 (go-map-seum-ni-da)
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이런 부탁은 처음이라 좀 걱정돼요.
Focus: 걱정돼요 (geok-jeong-dwae-yo)
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저는 친구에게 큰 ___을 했어요. (I asked my friend for a big favor.)
The context implies asking for a favor, so '부탁' is the most suitable word.
도와주셔서 감사합니다. 제 ___을 들어주셨네요. (Thank you for helping. You granted my favor.)
To '들어주다' (grant) a favor or request is commonly used with '부탁'.
갑자기 ___할 일이 생겨서 좀 바빠요. (Something came up that I need to ask a favor for, so I'm a bit busy.)
'부탁하다' means to ask for a favor, which fits the context of being busy due to a request.
상대방에게 '부탁'을 한다는 것은 도움을 요청한다는 의미입니다. (To '부탁' someone means to ask for help.)
'부탁' directly relates to asking for a favor or help.
'부탁'은 항상 물건을 빌려달라고 할 때만 사용됩니다. ('부탁' is always used only when asking to borrow something.)
'부탁' can be for any kind of favor, not just borrowing items.
친한 친구에게는 '부탁'을 해도 괜찮지만, 모르는 사람에게는 사용하기 어렵습니다. (It's okay to '부탁' a close friend, but it's difficult to use with a stranger.)
You can '부탁' a stranger, though the formality and type of favor might differ. For example, '길 좀 여쭤봐도 될까요?' (Could I ask you for a favor regarding directions?)
그녀는 어려운 시기에 저에게 많은 ___을 베풀어 주었습니다. (She showed me a lot of kindness during difficult times.)
부탁 (favor) fits best in the context of showing kindness, especially when someone helps you out of their own volition. '호의' (goodwill) is a similar concept but '부탁' implies a more active, specific act of kindness or a favor.
선생님께 숙제 마감일을 연장해달라고 ___을 드렸습니다. (I made a request to the teacher to extend the homework deadline.)
부탁 (request/favor) is the most natural word to use when asking someone to do something for you, especially in a polite manner. '요청' (request) is also possible but '부탁' carries a stronger nuance of asking for a favor.
바쁘신 와중에 제 ___을 들어주셔서 정말 감사합니다. (Thank you very much for granting my request even though you are busy.)
부탁 (favor/request) is the correct word when someone acts upon your request. '소원', '희망', and '바람' all refer to wishes or hopes, which are not actions.
저는 그에게 아주 중요한 ___을 할 것이 있습니다. (I have a very important favor to ask of him.)
부탁 (favor/request) is the most appropriate word when you are asking someone to do something for you, often implying a personal appeal. '질문' (question), '제안' (suggestion), and '요구' (demand) have different meanings.
그는 친구의 ___을 거절하지 못하고 결국 도와주었다. (He couldn't refuse his friend's favor and ended up helping him.)
부탁 (favor/request) is the natural choice when someone asks for help and you are either able or unable to grant it. '조언' (advice), '충고' (counsel), and '권유' (recommendation) are different forms of communication.
선배가 후배에게 어려운 ___을 들어주어 감사함을 표현했습니다. (The senior expressed gratitude to the junior for granting a difficult favor.)
부탁 (favor) fits perfectly in the context of someone doing something for another person, particularly when it's a request that was fulfilled. '협력' (cooperation), '지원' (support), and '격려' (encouragement) are related but don't quite capture the nuance of 'granting a request'.
다음 중 '부탁'의 의미와 가장 유사한 단어는 무엇입니까?
'부탁'은 '어떤 일을 해 달라고 청하거나 요구하는 일'을 의미하며, '요청'이 가장 유사한 단어입니다.
친구가 급히 돈을 빌려달라는 ______을 해왔을 때, 어떤 감정을 느낄 수 있나요?
친구가 돈을 빌려달라고 하는 것은 도움을 요청하는 행위이므로 '부탁'이 적절합니다.
긴급한 상황에서 누군가에게 도움을 요청할 때 사용하는 가장 적절한 표현은 무엇입니까?
'부탁'은 상대방에게 어떤 행위를 청할 때 사용하며, 긴급 상황에서 도움을 요청할 때 가장 적절합니다.
'부탁'은 주로 상위자가 하위자에게 지시할 때 사용되는 단어이다.
'부탁'은 주로 동등하거나 아랫사람에게 정중하게 무엇을 해달라고 요청할 때 사용됩니다. 상위자가 하위자에게 지시하는 경우에는 '명령'이나 '지시' 등의 단어를 사용합니다.
회사에서 상사에게 급한 서류 작업을 '부탁'하는 것은 부적절한 표현이다.
상사에게도 정중하게 어떤 일을 요청할 때는 '부탁'이라는 표현을 사용할 수 있습니다. 다만, 상황과 관계에 따라 '요청'이나 '청' 등의 다른 표현이 더 적절할 수도 있습니다.
'부탁'은 '거절'할 수 없는 강제적인 요청을 의미한다.
'부탁'은 상대방에게 어떤 행위를 해달라고 청하는 것이지, 강제적으로 요구하는 것이 아니므로 상대방은 거절할 수 있습니다.
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Summary
부탁 is a versatile word for making requests and asking for favors in Korean.
- Use 부탁 to ask for a favor.
- Often used with 하다 (to do) or 드리다 (to give, honorific).
- Can also mean 'a request'.
부탁 is a noun
Remember that 부탁 is a noun. This means it refers to the act of asking for a favor itself, not the act of doing the favor. For example, you can say 'I have a 부탁 for you' (저는 부탁이 있어요).
Common verb with 부탁: 하다
The most common verb to use with 부탁 is 하다 (to do). So, 부탁하다 means 'to ask for a favor' or 'to make a request'. Example: 'Please do me a favor' becomes '부탁해요' or '부탁드립니다'.
Common verb with 부탁: 들어주다
Another common verb to use with 부탁 is 들어주다 (to grant/listen to). So, 부탁을 들어주다 means 'to grant a favor' or 'to accede to a request'. Example: 'Can you grant my favor?' would be '제 부탁을 들어줄 수 있어요?'
Use with -이/가
When you want to say 'there is a favor' or 'I have a favor', you use the subject particle -이/가 with 부탁. For instance, '부탁이 있어요' means 'I have a favor'.
Beispiel
부탁 하나 해도 될까요?
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~대해서
A2About; a particle indicating the subject of discussion.
~ 에 대해
A2About; concerning; regarding.
~쯤
A2About; approximately (quantity, time)
동의
B1The act of agreeing with someone's opinion or a proposal. A core functional word for IELTS Writing Task 2 'agree or disagree' questions.
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)
