A2 verb #600 सबसे आम 2 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

부탁합니다

A polite way to ask someone for a favor.

butakhamnida
Practice it

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.

30 सेकंड में शब्द

  • 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

UK /butakhamnida/

Clear 'bu' sound, 'tak' is clipped.

US /butakhamnida/

Similar to UK, consistent 'a' sounds.

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing 'k' as 'g'
  • Dropping the 'h' sound
  • Too fast

Rhymes With

감사합니다 죄송합니다 반갑습니다 환영합니다 기다립니다

Difficulty Rating

पठन 1/5

Easy to read

Writing 2/5

Moderate

Speaking 2/5

Needs correct intonation

श्रवण 1/5

Very common

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

부탁 하다 도움

Learn Next

부탁드립니다 요청합니다 감사합니다

उन्नत

간곡히 협조 재고

Grammar to Know

Formal Polite Ending

합니다

Object Particle

을/를

Honorifics

부탁드립니다

Examples by Level

1

도와주세요, 부탁합니다.

Help me, please.

Simple request.

2

이것을 부탁합니다.

I request this.

Object marker used.

3

부탁합니다.

Please.

Standalone usage.

4

잠시만 부탁합니다.

Please wait a moment.

Common phrase.

5

잘 부탁합니다.

Please take care of me.

Fixed expression.

6

한 번만 부탁합니다.

Please, just once.

Emphasis.

7

다시 부탁합니다.

I ask again.

Adverb usage.

8

부탁합니다, 선생님.

Please, teacher.

Direct address.

1

부탁합니다, 문 좀 열어주세요.

2

도움을 부탁합니다.

3

제 부탁합니다를 들어주세요.

4

그것을 부탁합니다.

5

친절히 부탁합니다.

6

다시 한번 부탁합니다.

7

조용히 부탁합니다.

8

정중히 부탁합니다.

1

선생님께 도움을 부탁합니다.

2

이 프로젝트를 부탁합니다.

3

제 부탁합니다를 거절하지 마세요.

4

간절히 부탁합니다.

5

메일로 부탁합니다.

6

전화로 부탁합니다.

7

사장님께 부탁합니다.

8

동료에게 부탁합니다.

1

그의 도움을 간곡히 부탁합니다.

2

이 일을 부탁합니다.

3

당신의 협조를 부탁합니다.

4

제안을 부탁합니다.

5

검토를 부탁합니다.

6

수정을 부탁합니다.

7

참석을 부탁합니다.

8

이해를 부탁합니다.

1

귀하의 적극적인 협조를 부탁합니다.

2

본 건에 대해 재고를 부탁합니다.

3

신속한 처리를 부탁합니다.

4

원만한 해결을 부탁합니다.

5

지속적인 관심을 부탁합니다.

6

철저한 준비를 부탁합니다.

7

정확한 정보를 부탁합니다.

8

추후 연락을 부탁합니다.

1

귀사의 무궁한 발전을 부탁합니다.

2

본 사안에 대한 깊은 이해를 부탁합니다.

3

향후 협력 관계를 부탁합니다.

4

엄중한 처리를 부탁합니다.

5

각별한 주의를 부탁합니다.

6

심도 있는 논의를 부탁합니다.

7

변함없는 성원을 부탁합니다.

8

공정한 평가를 부탁합니다.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

도움을 부탁합니다
잘 부탁합니다
협조를 부탁합니다
이해를 부탁합니다
검토를 부탁합니다
수정을 부탁합니다
연락을 부탁합니다
참석을 부탁합니다
재고를 부탁합니다
지도를 부탁합니다

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.

formal

Easily Confused

부탁합니다 vs 요청합니다

Both mean request

요청 is more official/business.

공식 요청을 합니다.

부탁합니다 vs 제안합니다

Both are formal

제안 is to suggest.

안건을 제안합니다.

부탁합니다 vs 부탁해요

Same base word

부탁해요 is less formal.

이것 좀 부탁해요.

부탁합니다 vs 바랍니다

Both used in emails

바랍니다 is 'I hope/wish'.

참석 바랍니다.

Sentence Patterns

A1

Noun + 을/를 + 부탁합니다

도움을 부탁합니다.

A1

잘 + 부탁합니다

잘 부탁합니다.

B2

Verb + 아/어 주시길 + 부탁합니다

도와주시길 부탁합니다.

B2

간곡히 + 부탁합니다

간곡히 부탁합니다.

A2

다시 + 부탁합니다

다시 부탁합니다.

शब्द परिवार

Nouns

부탁 A request/favor

Verbs

부탁하다 To request

संबंधित

요청 Synonym for formal request

How to Use It

frequency

10/10

Formality Scale

Formal (부탁합니다) Polite (부탁해요) Casual (부탁해) Slang (N/A)

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using with close friends → 부탁해
Too formal for friends.
Confusing with '감사합니다' → Use for requests, not thanks.
Different meaning.
Forgetting object marker → 도움을 부탁합니다
Grammar requires particles.
Using in wrong context → Use for favors, not demands.
It implies a request.
Misspelling as '부닥합니다' → 부탁합니다
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

Request Help Polite Favor

चैलेंज

Use it in a fake email to a teacher.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Sino-Korean

Original meaning: To entrust

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Highly important in Korean culture to maintain social harmony.

Equivalent to 'Please' or 'I would like to request'.

Used in almost every K-Drama when a character asks for help.

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'.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

8 सवाल

No, 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'.

खुद को परखो

fill blank A1

도움을 ___.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 부탁합니다

Used for requests.

multiple choice A2

What does '부탁합니다' mean?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Please

It is a request.

true false B1

부탁합니다 is very informal.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: गलत

It is formal.

match pairs B1

Word

मतलब

All matched!

This is a fixed expression.

sentence order B2

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

Subject + Object + Verb.

स्कोर: /5

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