What does 잘 부탁드립니다 mean?

잘 부탁드립니다 (jalbu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da, jalbutakdeuripnida)

잘 부탁드립니다 is a polite Korean phrase used to ask for someone's favor or cooperation, especially when meeting for the first time.

Polite Korean phrase 잘 부탁드립니다 meaning

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

잘 부탁드립니다(jalbu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da, jalbutakdeuripnida)

잘 부탁드립니다 is a polite expression to ask someone for kindness, help, or cooperation.

Nuances

  • Implies hope for a good relationship from the first meeting.
  • Conveys a request for cooperation or ongoing support, not just a simple favor.
  • Formal and polite expression.

When to use

First meeting, Business meeting, Requesting help

In context

잘 부탁드립니다 is typically used at the end of greetings or requests in polite speech. It fits both business and everyday conversations.

Real-world examples

  • 처음 뵙겠습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.

    cheo-eum boep-gess-seup-ni-da. jal bu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da., cheo eum boep gess seup ni da. jal bu tak deu rip ni da.

    Correct polite greeting and request for cooperation at first meeting.

  • 이 프로젝트에 잘 부탁드립니다.

    i peu-ro-jek-teu-e jal bu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da., i peu ro jek teu e jal bu tak deu rip ni da.

    Natural expression to request cooperation on a project.

  • 잘 부탁드립니다, 내일 만나요!

    jal bu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da, nae-il man-na-yo!, jal bu tak deu rip ni da, nae il man na yo!

    Appropriate polite and friendly greeting.

  • 잘 부탁드립니다를 친구에게 자주 써요.

    jal bu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da-reul chin-gu-e-ge ja-ju sseo-yo., jal bu tak deu rip ni da reul chin gu e ge ja ju sseo yo.

    잘 부탁드립니다 is formal and not commonly used with close friends.

  • 잘 부탁드립니다!

    jal bu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da!, jal bu tak deu rip ni da!

    Simple and polite request phrase.

  • 잘 부탁드립니다, 오늘 날씨 어때요?

    jal bu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da, o-neul nal-ssi eo-ttae-yo?, jal bu tak deu rip ni da, o neul nal ssi eo ttae yo?

    The sentences are unrelated; 잘 부탁드립니다 is only for greetings or requests.

Quick quiz

  1. What does '잘 부탁드립니다' mean?

    '잘 부탁드립니다'의 의미는 무엇인가요?('jalbu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da'uiui-mi-neunmu-eos-in-ga-yo?, 'jalbutakdeuripnida'uiuimineunmueosingayo?)
  2. When is it appropriate to use '잘 부탁드립니다'?

    어떤 상황에서 '잘 부탁드립니다'를 사용하는 것이 적절한가요?(eo-tteonsang-hwang-e-seo'jalbu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da'reulsa-yong-ha-neungeos-ijeok-jeol-han-ga-yo?, eotteonsanghwangeseo'jalbutakdeuripnida'reulsayonghaneungeosijeokjeolhangayo?)
  3. Is it correct to use '잘 부탁드립니다' often with friends?

    '잘 부탁드립니다'를 친구에게 자주 사용하는 것이 맞나요?('jalbu-tak-deu-rip-ni-da'reulchin-gu-e-geja-jusa-yong-ha-neungeos-imaj-na-yo?, 'jalbutakdeuripnida'reulchinguegejajusayonghaneungeosimajnayo?)

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