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Today’s Phrase
잘 부탁드립니다
jal bu·tak·deu·rim·ni·da
jal butakdeurimnida
I am in your care / Please take care of me
Cultural Insight
잘 부탁드립니다 is said in many situations: when starting a new job, meeting a business partner, or even starting a collaboration. It conveys humility and acknowledges that you need the other person’s support.
Phrase Breakdown
잘
jal
well, properly
An adverb meaning ‘well’
부탁드립니다
butakdeurimnida
I request humbly
부탁 (request) + 드리다 (humble form of give)
A humble request for goodwill and support — essential in Korean workplace and formal social settings.
Example Phrases
처음 뵙겠습니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.
Cheoeum boepgessseumnida. Jal butakdeurimnida.
Nice to meet you for the first time. Please take care of me.
처음 뵙겠습니다 is a formal first-meeting greeting.
앞으로도 잘 부탁드립니다.
Apeurodo jal butakdeurimnida.
Please continue to take care of me going forward.
앞으로도 means ‘even in the future’.
이번 프로젝트 잘 부탁드립니다.
Ibeon peurojekteu jal butakdeurimnida.
Please take good care of this project.
이번 means ‘this time’ or ‘this current’.
Related Phrases
잘 부탁해요
jal butakaeyo
Please take care of me (casual)
Semi-formal version for acquaintances.
처음 뵙겠습니다
cheoeum boepgessseumnida
It’s nice to meet you (formal)
Very formal first-meeting greeting.
앞으로 잘 지내요
apeuroe jal jinnaeyo
Let’s get along well
Used to express hope for a good relationship.
Quick Review
배고파요
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