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Korean Grammar Patterns
여쭤보다 / 물어보다
Meaning
Humble vs plain 'ask'
How to use it
여쭤보다 (여쭙다) is the humble form used when YOU ask a superior; it lowers yourself. 물어보다 is the plain/neutral form for asking equals or juniors. Choose by the listener's status, not the topic.
여쭙다 conjugates: 여쭤요 / 여쭀습니다.,Never use 여쭤보다 about a junior asking you.
Examples
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 선생님께 여쭤볼 게 있어요. seonsaengnimkke yeojjwobol ge isseoyo. | I have something to ask the teacher (humbly). |
| 친구한테 길을 물어봤어요. chinguhante gireul mureobwasseoyo. | I asked a friend for directions. |
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