How to say to ask a favor in Korean

Korean: 부탁하다[ bu-tak-ha-da ]

to ask a favor
to ask a favor부탁하다

Meaning

부탁하다 means to politely ask someone for help or for something small. You use it when you want another person to do something for you. It is common with family, friends, teachers, and workers in everyday life.

Example sentences

  1. 친구에게 숙제를 도와 달라고 부탁했어요.

    I asked my friend to help me with my homework.

  2. 엄마에게 물 좀 줘 달라고 부탁했어요.

    I asked mom for some water.

  3. 선생님께 천천히 말해 달라고 부탁했어요.

    I asked the teacher to speak slowly.

  4. 가게에서 봉투 하나 부탁해요.

    Could you give me a bag?

  5. 여행 전에 이웃에게 고양이를 봐 달라고 부탁했어요.

    Before my trip, I asked the neighbor to take care of my cat.