부탁드리고 감사합니다
butakdeurigo gamsahamnida
The phrase "please and thank you" in Korean is 부탁드리고 감사합니다 (butakdeurigo gamsahamnida).
This phrase is a polite combination used to both make a request and express gratitude in a single sequence.
How do you pronounce it?
butakdeurigo gamsahamnida
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, expressing 'thanks' too often to a close friend or family member can actually feel cold or distant, as it implies a formal boundary between you.
- While English uses 'please' to soften a request, the Korean '부탁드리고' literally translates to 'I am laying a request/favor upon you', which places the speaker in a humble position of asking for a favor.
- When saying 감사합니다, Koreans often give a slight nod or a full bow. The depth of the bow depends on the social hierarchy between the speaker and the listener.
Example conversation
Minjun is sending a request to Jieun via a formal message.
- 민준 Min-jun자료 수정 부탁드리고 감사합니다.jaryo sujeong butakdeurigo gamsahamnida.Please edit the documents, and thank you.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 바로 수정하겠습니다.ne, baro sujeonghagetseumnida.Yes, I will edit them right away.
- 민준 Min-jun빠른 처리 감사합니다.ppareun cheori gamsahamnida.Thank you for the quick processing.
- 지은 Ji-eun천만에요, 민준 씨.cheonmaneyo, Minjun ssi.You're welcome, Minjun.
