A2 Expression औपचारिक

부탁이 있어요.

Butagi isseoyo.

I have a favor.

मतलब

Used to ask someone for a favor or a request.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Asking for a favor is often preceded by 'Che-myeon' (saving face). You might talk about the weather or ask about the person's health for a few minutes before saying '부탁이 있어요.' In offices, a 'butak' is rarely a suggestion. If a superior says '부탁이 있어요,' it is usually a polite command. Subordinates should use '드릴 말씀이 있습니다' to initiate their own requests. On messaging apps, people often send '저기요...' or '혹시...' and wait for a reply before saying '부탁이 있어요.' This is digital 'Nunchi.' In Korean-American communities, 'Konglish' is common. You might hear '부탁 하나만 Do 해줄래?' (Can you do me one favor?), blending the two languages.

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The 'One' Rule

Always add '하나' (one) even if you have two favors. It makes the request sound much smaller and easier to say yes to.

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Don't be too direct

Never say '부탁이 있어요' and then immediately state the favor without waiting for a response. Wait for the other person to say '네, 뭔데요?' (Yes, what is it?).

मतलब

Used to ask someone for a favor or a request.

🎯

The 'One' Rule

Always add '하나' (one) even if you have two favors. It makes the request sound much smaller and easier to say yes to.

⚠️

Don't be too direct

Never say '부탁이 있어요' and then immediately state the favor without waiting for a response. Wait for the other person to say '네, 뭔데요?' (Yes, what is it?).

💬

The Apology Opener

Starting with '미안한데...' (I'm sorry, but...) before the phrase is the most natural way to sound like a native speaker.

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Eye Contact

In Korea, avoid intense eye contact when asking for a favor; look slightly down or to the side to show humility.

खुद को परखो

Choose the most appropriate particle to complete the sentence.

저기, {부탁|付託}( ) {있다|有}요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

The verb '있다' (to exist/have) requires the subject particle '이/가'. Since '부탁' ends in a consonant, '이' is correct.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.

A: 민수 씨, ( ). B: 네, 말씀하세요. 제가 도와드릴게요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 부탁이 있어요

A is introducing a request, so '부탁이 있어요' (I have a favor) is the only logical choice.

Match the formality level to the situation.

Asking your boss for a favor.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 드릴 부탁이 있습니다

In a professional setting with a superior, the humble '드릴' and formal '있습니다' are most appropriate.

Fill in the blank to make the request sound softer.

저기, 부탁이 ( ) 있어요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 하나

Adding '하나' (one) is a common way to make a favor seem smaller and more manageable for the listener.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Choose the most appropriate particle to complete the sentence. Choose A1

저기, {부탁|付託}( ) {있다|有}요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

The verb '있다' (to exist/have) requires the subject particle '이/가'. Since '부탁' ends in a consonant, '이' is correct.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: 민수 씨, ( ). B: 네, 말씀하세요. 제가 도와드릴게요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 부탁이 있어요

A is introducing a request, so '부탁이 있어요' (I have a favor) is the only logical choice.

Match the formality level to the situation. situation_matching B1

Asking your boss for a favor.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 드릴 부탁이 있습니다

In a professional setting with a superior, the humble '드릴' and formal '있습니다' are most appropriate.

Fill in the blank to make the request sound softer. Fill Blank A2

저기, 부탁이 ( ) 있어요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 하나

Adding '하나' (one) is a common way to make a favor seem smaller and more manageable for the listener.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, but add '저기 죄송한데' (Excuse me, sorry) at the beginning to be polite.

'부탁' is personal and social; '요청' (request) is formal and official, like a system request.

Say '네, 말씀하세요' (Yes, please speak) or '뭔데요?' (What is it?) if you are close.

Only if used with someone older or of higher status. With friends, it's perfect.

Yes, but you should add '진지한' (serious) or '어려운' (difficult) to warn them.

Because the noun '부탁' ends in a consonant (ㄱ).

Say '부탁이 몇 가지 있어요' (I have a few favors).

Not exactly, but '부탁 하나만!' is very casual.

Yes, it's very common to start an email with '부탁드릴 일이 있어 메일 드립니다'.

No, it sounds like you are being polite and respectful of their time.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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도와주세요

similar

Please help me.

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부탁드립니다

specialized form

I beg of you / I request of you.

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신세 좀 질게요

builds on

I'm going to owe you one.

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말씀 좀 여쭐게요

similar

May I ask you something?

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들어주다

contrast

To grant/listen to a favor.

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