Significado
A formal way to ask for assistance.
Contexto cultural
In Korean corporate culture, asking for help is often done indirectly first. Using '도움을 요청합니다' in an email is a way to make the request 'official' after a verbal hint has been given. Students use this phrase with professors to show they recognize the professor's authority and expertise. It's not just asking for a favor; it's seeking 'guidance'. Government apps and websites in Korea use '도움 요청' as the standard button for reporting issues, emphasizing the citizen's right to request service. On LinkedIn or professional networks, Koreans use this phrase to seek mentorship or job leads, maintaining a professional 'online face'.
Add '정중히'
Adding '정중히' (jeong-jung-hi - respectfully) before the phrase makes you sound like a master of Korean etiquette.
Avoid with Friends
Using this with friends will make them think you are being cold or angry.
Significado
A formal way to ask for assistance.
Add '정중히'
Adding '정중히' (jeong-jung-hi - respectfully) before the phrase makes you sound like a master of Korean etiquette.
Avoid with Friends
Using this with friends will make them think you are being cold or angry.
The 'Humble' Version
In emails to superiors, always use '요청드립니다' instead of '요청합니다' to show extra humility.
Written vs Spoken
This phrase is 70% written (emails/docs) and 30% spoken (formal meetings).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct object marker.
업무가 너무 많아서 도움___ 요청합니다.
Since '도움' ends in a consonant (ㅁ), it takes the object marker '을'.
Which of the following is the most appropriate for a business email?
Choose the best phrase to ask your boss for help.
'도움을 요청합니다' is the most formal and professional option.
Complete the dialogue in a formal setting.
A: 컴퓨터가 작동하지 않아요. B: IT 부서에 ( ).
When advising someone to seek formal help, '도움을 요청하세요' (Please request help) is the correct formal imperative.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are writing a letter to a government office.
Official letters require the highest level of formal vocabulary.
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Ayudas visuales
요청 (Request) vs 부탁 (Favor)
Common Contexts
Work
- • Emails
- • Meetings
- • Reports
Public
- • Police
- • Hospitals
- • Offices
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios업무가 너무 많아서 도움___ 요청합니다.
Since '도움' ends in a consonant (ㅁ), it takes the object marker '을'.
Choose the best phrase to ask your boss for help.
'도움을 요청합니다' is the most formal and professional option.
A: 컴퓨터가 작동하지 않아요. B: IT 부서에 ( ).
When advising someone to seek formal help, '도움을 요청하세요' (Please request help) is the correct formal imperative.
Situation: You are writing a letter to a government office.
Official letters require the highest level of formal vocabulary.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, usually. In a store, '저기요, 좀 도와주세요' is more natural.
Only if it's a work-related text to a boss or client.
요청 is a formal 'request' for a service/action; 부탁 is a more personal 'favor'.
도움을 요청했습니다 (Doumeul yocheong-haess-seumnida).
Because '도움' ends in a consonant (ㅁ).
Yes, but '도와주세요!' is faster to scream.
Not really, as the phrase itself is defined by its formality. Casual speakers just say '도와줘'.
In the right context (office), no. In a bar, yes.
要 (Essential) and 請 (Request).
Yes, that means 'I would like to request help,' which is very polite.
Frases relacionadas
도움을 청하다
similarTo ask for help
협조를 구하다
specialized formTo seek cooperation
지원을 요청하다
specialized formTo request support/backing
도와주세요
similarPlease help me
손을 빌리다
idiomTo borrow a hand
