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verb[T]
To ask someone to do something; to request a favor or assistance.
butakada
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Sino-Korean 부탁, traditionally associated with Hanja 付託 meaning “entrusting; asking,” plus 하다 “to do.”
Examples
제가 한 가지 부탁해도 될까요?
jega han gaji butakaedo doelkkayo
May I ask you for one favor?
친구에게 도움을 부탁했다.
chinguege doumeul butakaetda
I asked a friend for help.
선생님께 추천서를 부탁했습니다.
seonsaengnimkke chucheonseoreul butakaetseumnida
I asked the teacher for a letter of recommendation.
Character Breakdown
부
bu
part of 부탁; associated with 付, “to give over; attach”
탁
tak
part of 부탁; associated with 託, “to entrust; request”
하
ha
do
다
da
dictionary-form verb ending
Collocations
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