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“I’d appreciate your help” in Korean: 부탁드립니다
부탁드립니다
butakdeurimnida
Meaning
I’d appreciate your help.
Usage note
A very polite way to make a request. Adding it at the end of an order or request makes you sound courteous.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [부탁뜨림니다].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 부 | ㅂ+ㅜ | bu |
| 탁 | ㅌ+ㅏ+ㄱ | tak |
| 드 | ㄷ+ㅡ | [뜨] deu |
| 립 | ㄹ+ㅣ+ㅂ | [림] rim |
| 니 | ㄴ+ㅣ | ni |
| 다 | ㄷ+ㅏ | da |
Sound changes in this phrase
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 탁드 → [탁뜨]
- Nasalization: a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ becomes ㅇ, ㄴ or ㅁ before ㄴ or ㅁ (and a ㄹ after ㅁ or ㅇ becomes ㄴ). 립니 → [림니]
Speech style
Ends in -ㅂ니다 or -습니다. The most formal polite style, used for announcements, presentations, business and first meetings.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “부탁드립니다”
- 앞으로 잘 부탁드립니다I look forward to working with you
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Question 1 What does “부탁드립니다” mean?
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Answer: I’d appreciate your help
Question 2 How do you say “I’d appreciate your help” in Korean?
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Answer: 부탁드립니다 butakdeurimnida
Question 3 How is “부탁드립니다” pronounced?
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Answer: [부탁뜨림니다]
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