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부탁하다 meaning and pronunciation

butakhada · request

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 61517
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 부ː타카다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일을 해 달라고 하거나 맡기다.

    English: request — To ask someone to do something or entrust someone with something.

    Examples

    • 부탁할 일.
    • 뒷일을 부탁하다.
    • 주례를 부탁하다.
    • 취직을 부탁하다.
    • 협조를 부탁하다.
    • 도와달라고 부탁하다.
Origin
付託하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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