When to use to ask in Korean

Korean: 물어보다[ mul-eo-bo-da ]

to ask
to ask

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

  1. 선생님께 질문을 물어봐요.

    I ask the teacher a question.

  2. 엄마에게 저녁 메뉴를 물어봤어요.

    I asked my mom about the dinner menu.

  3. 길에서 경찰에게 길을 물어봤어요.

    I asked a police officer for directions on the street.

  4. 가게에서 가격을 물어보세요.

    Please ask the price at the store.

  5. 친구에게 숙제를 물어봐요.

    I ask my friend about the homework.

  6. 공항에서 직원에게 탑승구를 물어봤어요.

    I asked a staff member about the boarding gate at the airport.