to ask vs to request in Korean

묻다vs요청하다

to ask

묻다to ask

묻다 means to ask when you want an answer, information, or help. You can use it in many daily situations, like asking a teacher, a friend, or a worker in a store. It is a very common action word in everyday Korean conversation.

When to use to ask
to request

요청하다to request

요청하다 (to request) means to politely ask for something, help, or an action. You use it when you want another person or place to do something for you. It is common in daily life, at school, in stores, and when traveling.

When to use to request

How they differ

요청하다 means asking someone to do something for you, not asking for information or an answer. Use it for requests, not simple questions.