Difference between to ask and to ask in Korean
묻다·물어보다
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.
물어보다to ask
The word "to ask" means to say a question because you want information or help. In Korean, 물어보다 is used when you ask someone something, like a name, a price, or directions. You can use it in many everyday situations at home, school, shops, or while traveling.
The difference
물어보다 is very close in meaning, but it often feels a little softer, like asking someone to see or check. In daily conversation, people use it very often.