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Korean Asking for Help Vocabulary도움 요청하기

Learn to ask for help politely in Korean! Master essential phrases for requesting assistance, explaining problems, and navigating tricky situations with grace and proper etiquette.

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  1. 도움[doum]noun

    help

    도움이 필요해요.I need help.

  2. 부탁하다[butakhada]verb

    to request / to ask a favor

    하나만 부탁해도 될까요?May I ask just one favor?

  3. 실례하다[sillyehada]verb

    to excuse oneself

    실례합니다, 길 좀 물어봐도 될까요?Excuse me, may I ask for directions?

  4. 괜찮다[gwaenchanta]adjective

    to be okay / to be fine

    괜찮아요, 제가 도와줄게요.It's okay, I'll help you.

  5. 문제[munje]noun

    problem

    문제가 있어요.There is a problem.

  6. 방법[bangbeop]noun

    method / way

    다른 방법이 있어요?Is there another way?

  7. 설명하다[seolmyeonghada]verb

    to explain

    다시 한번 설명해 주세요.Please explain one more time.

  8. 이해하다[ihaehada]verb

    to understand

    이해했어요? 다시 설명할까요?Did you understand? Shall I explain again?

  9. 모르다[moreuda]verb

    to not know

    길을 몰라서 도움을 요청했어요.I asked for help because I didn't know the way.

  10. 알려주다[allyeojuda]verb

    to inform / to let know

    전화번호를 알려 주세요.Please let me know the phone number.

  11. 천천히[cheoncheonhi]adverb

    slowly

    천천히 말해 주세요.Please speak slowly.

  12. 다시[dasi]adverb

    again

    다시 한번 말해 주세요.Please say it one more time.

  13. 죄송하다[joesonghada]adjective

    to be sorry (formal)

    정말 죄송합니다.I am truly sorry.

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