요청되다
It means to be asked for something or to be requested.
Explanation at your level:
You are at the start of your journey! 요청되다 means 'to be asked'. If your teacher asks you for your homework, your homework is 'requested'. We use this word when we want to be very polite or when we are talking about work tasks.
At this level, you can start using 요청되다 in simple sentences. It is common in offices. If you need to tell someone that a file is needed, you can say '파일이 요청되었습니다.' It sounds professional and clear.
Intermediate learners should notice how 요청되다 changes the focus of a sentence. Instead of saying 'He requested the report,' you say 'The report was requested.' This is useful for writing emails where you don't want to sound too pushy or direct.
As you reach B2, you will see 요청되다 in more complex contexts like legal documents or service terms. It conveys a sense of obligation. It is often paired with '협조' (cooperation) to make requests sound like a shared responsibility.
In advanced usage, 요청되다 is used to maintain objective distance. By using the passive voice, the speaker avoids assigning blame or personal ownership to the request. It is the hallmark of formal, institutional communication in Korean society.
Mastery of 요청되다 involves understanding the nuance of social hierarchy. In Korean, passive forms are often used to soften the impact of a command. Using this word shows you understand the cultural expectation of politeness in professional and public spheres.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- Passive form of 'to request'.
- Used in professional settings.
- Focuses on the task, not the person.
- Pairs with nouns like '협조' and '제출'.
Hey there! Let's talk about 요청되다. Think of this as the 'passive' version of asking. When you use 요청하다, you are the one doing the asking. But when you use 요청되다, you are describing the situation where a request has been placed upon someone or something.
It is a very common word in business and formal writing. If you are reading an email and it says '자료가 요청되었습니다,' it simply means 'The data has been requested.' It keeps things professional by focusing on the task rather than the person who sent the request.
The word 요청되다 is built from the Hanja characters 要 (요 - important/need) and 請 (청 - ask/request). These characters have been used in East Asian languages for centuries to denote formal petitioning or asking.
Historically, the suffix -되다 is the standard way to turn an active verb into a passive one in Korean. By combining the root '요청' with the passive marker, the language evolved a precise way to describe administrative or social expectations without needing to name the requester every single time.
You will mostly find 요청되다 in formal reports, emails, or official announcements. It is rarely used in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds a bit stiff or bureaucratic.
Commonly, it pairs with nouns like 협조 (cooperation), 제출 (submission), or 확인 (confirmation). For example, '협조가 요청됩니다' means 'Your cooperation is requested.' It is the go-to phrase when you need to sound polite but firm in a professional environment.
While 요청되다 itself is a formal verb, it appears in set phrases:
- 협조 요청되다: Cooperation is requested.
- 재요청되다: To be requested again (re-requested).
- 즉시 요청되다: To be requested immediately.
- 공식적으로 요청되다: To be officially requested.
- 추가 요청되다: To be requested as an addition.
Grammatically, 요청되다 functions as a passive verb. It follows the structure [Noun] + (이/가) + 요청되다. Since it is passive, you don't usually use an object marker (을/를) with it.
Pronunciation-wise, be careful with the 'ㅎ' sound. It often blends into the 'ㄷ' to sound like a 'ㅌ' (aspirated). Practice saying it as '요청뙤다' to sound more natural. The stress is generally flat, typical of Korean word structure.
Fun Fact
The character '청' is also used in '초청' (invitation).
Pronunciation Guide
Korean phonetics don't map perfectly, but focus on the 'yo-cheong-dwe-da' rhythm.
Clear consonants are key.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'ch' sound
- Ignoring the passive 'dwe' sound
- Adding extra syllables
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Standard formal language
Requires formal grammar
Rarely used in speech
Common in news
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Avançado
Grammar to Know
Passive voice in Korean
하다 -> 되다
Formal endings
ㅂ니다/습니다
Sino-Korean roots
요청
Examples by Level
도움이 요청되었습니다.
Help was requested.
Passive verb
서류가 요청되다.
Documents are requested.
Basic sentence
확인이 요청됩니다.
Confirmation is requested.
Formal ending
참여가 요청되다.
Participation is requested.
Passive form
수정이 요청되었습니다.
Correction was requested.
Past tense
협조가 요청되다.
Cooperation is requested.
Common phrase
입장이 요청됩니다.
Entry is requested.
Formal tone
답변이 요청되다.
An answer is requested.
Passive structure
예약이 요청되었습니다.
추가 정보가 요청됩니다.
결제가 요청되다.
로그인이 요청됩니다.
승인이 요청되다.
사과가 요청되었습니다.
설명이 요청됩니다.
방문이 요청되다.
고객님의 협조가 요청됩니다.
추가 자료 제출이 요청되다.
본인 확인이 요청되었습니다.
시스템 업데이트가 요청됩니다.
전문가의 의견이 요청되다.
빠른 답변이 요청됩니다.
재검토가 요청되었습니다.
정확한 정보가 요청되다.
관계자의 참석이 요청되는 바입니다.
철저한 보안 유지가 요청됩니다.
비상시 협조가 요청되다.
모든 규정 준수가 요청되었습니다.
주민들의 이해가 요청됩니다.
원활한 진행을 위한 협조가 요청되다.
법적 조치가 요청되었습니다.
지속적인 관심이 요청됩니다.
본 건에 대한 신속한 처리가 요청되는 상황입니다.
공공의 안전을 위해 협조가 요청됩니다.
관련 부서의 승인이 요청되는 사안입니다.
심도 있는 논의가 요청되는 시점입니다.
표준 지침 준수가 요청되는 과정입니다.
사용자의 동의가 요청되는 항목입니다.
재난 대응을 위한 협조가 요청됩니다.
추가적인 증거 제출이 요청되는 단계입니다.
본 협약의 이행을 위한 각별한 노력이 요청되는 시기입니다.
학술적 엄밀함이 요청되는 연구 분야입니다.
사회적 합의가 요청되는 복잡한 문제입니다.
정부 차원의 즉각적인 대응이 요청되는 사태입니다.
문화적 다양성에 대한 존중이 요청되는 환경입니다.
윤리적 책임이 요청되는 전문직의 자세입니다.
미래 지향적인 정책 수립이 요청되는 시점입니다.
글로벌 표준에 부합하는 개선이 요청되는 상황입니다.
Colocações comuns
Idioms & Expressions
"협조를 요청하다"
To ask for help
도움을 요청하세요.
neutral"요청에 응하다"
To comply with a request
요청에 응해주셔서 감사합니다.
formal"요청을 거절하다"
To decline a request
그 요청은 거절되었습니다.
neutral"요청을 받아들이다"
To accept a request
요청을 받아들이기로 했습니다.
neutral"재요청을 하다"
To request again
재요청을 했습니다.
neutral"요청이 쇄도하다"
Requests are flooding in
문의 요청이 쇄도합니다.
formalEasily Confused
Both are passive.
요구 is a demand.
개선이 요구되다.
Both mean asked.
부탁 is personal.
도움이 부탁되다.
Both are passive.
청해지다 is literary.
마음이 청해지다.
Same root.
Active vs Passive.
요청하다 vs 요청되다.
Sentence Patterns
Noun + 이/가 + 요청되다
자료가 요청되다.
Noun + 의 + Noun + 이/가 + 요청되다
고객의 협조가 요청되다.
Adverb + Noun + 이/가 + 요청되다
즉시 답변이 요청되다.
Noun + 을/를 + 위한 + Noun + 이/가 + 요청되다
성공을 위한 노력이 요청되다.
Noun + 이/가 + -기 때문에 + 요청되다
오류가 많기 때문에 수정이 요청되다.
Família de palavras
Nouns
Verbs
Relacionado
How to Use It
8/10 in professional settings
Formality Scale
Erros comuns
요청되다 is passive, so it shouldn't have an object.
It sounds too formal/robotic for friends.
Usually used for things/tasks, not people.
Check if you are the requester or the receiver.
It can be present tense too.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a big 'REQ' stamp on a pile of papers.
When Native Speakers Use It
In emails when asking for files.
Cultural Insight
It shows respect for the other person's time.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use with '이/가'.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'dwe' sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't add '을/를'.
Did You Know?
It's a Sino-Korean word.
Study Smart
Read business emails to see it in action.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'Yo-Yo' that is 'requested' to go up and down.
Visual Association
A stamp on a document saying 'REQUESTED'.
Word Web
Desafio
Write 3 sentences using '요청되다' in a work context.
Origem da palavra
Hanja (Sino-Korean)
Original meaning: To ask for something important
Contexto cultural
Very safe, professional word.
Equivalent to 'is requested' in formal English correspondence.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Office work
- 파일 요청
- 협조 요청
- 승인 요청
Customer service
- 환불 요청
- 교환 요청
- 문의 요청
Academic research
- 데이터 요청
- 의견 요청
- 검토 요청
Government notices
- 준수 요청
- 참여 요청
- 신고 요청
Conversation Starters
"어떤 상황에서 요청되다를 사용하나요?"
"요청하다와 요청되다의 차이는 무엇인가요?"
"회사에서 주로 어떤 요청을 받나요?"
"요청이 거절되었을 때 어떻게 하나요?"
"협조가 요청되는 상황을 설명해 보세요."
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you had to request something.
Explain why professional language is important.
Describe a formal email you received.
Translate a formal English request into Korean using '요청되다'.
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasNo, it sounds too formal.
No, 부탁하다 is personal, 요청하다 is professional.
요청되었습니다.
Yes.
Usually for tasks, not people.
요청.
Very common.
No, it is passive.
Teste-se
서류가 ___.
Passive form needed.
What is the passive form of 요청하다?
Correct passive suffix.
Is '요청되다' used for casual chatting?
It is formal.
Word
Significado
Nouns vs Verbs.
Subject + Modifier + Verb.
Pontuação: /5
Summary
요청되다 is the professional, passive way to say 'is requested' in Korean business communication.
- Passive form of 'to request'.
- Used in professional settings.
- Focuses on the task, not the person.
- Pairs with nouns like '협조' and '제출'.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a big 'REQ' stamp on a pile of papers.
When Native Speakers Use It
In emails when asking for files.
Cultural Insight
It shows respect for the other person's time.
Grammar Shortcut
Always use with '이/가'.
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