확인 부탁드립니다 뜻: 3-level request ladder
Use 확인 부탁드립니다 and 회신 부탁드립니다 with a 3-level request ladder, rewrites, and deadline collocations—master
Teach ‘확인 부탁드립니다’ with a 3-level request ladder, then rewrite 12 brusque Slack lines into natural Korean that doesn’t sound passive-aggressive.
Situation
You sent a file or message and need someone to check, review, or reply so you can move forward. In many Korean workplaces, one short line can sound efficient—or oddly sharp—depending on which “request ending” you choose and whether you add context.
What you’re trying to avoid
A common trap in Slack is sending only a bare request like 확인 부탁드립니다.hwagin butakdeuripnida. after a delay. It can read like “Did you even look?” even if you didn’t mean it that way. The fix is simple: add a reason, a timeframe, or a softener.
Rewrite drill: 12 brusque Slack lines → natural Korean
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Wrong:
확인해.hwaginhae. — Check it. Right:가능하실 때 확인 부탁드립니다.ganeunghasil ttae hwagin butakdeuripnida. — Please check when you can. Tone note: Removes command feel; “when you can” softens urgency. -
Wrong:
이거 봤어?igeo bwasseo? — Did you see this? Right:혹시 확인하셨을까요?hoksi hwaginhasyeosseulkkayo? — Have you had a chance to check? Tone note: Sounds like a status check, not an accusation. -
Wrong:
지금 확인.jigeum hwagin. — Check now. Right:가능하시면 지금 확인 부탁드립니다.ganeunghasimyeon jigeum hwagin butakdeuripnida. — If possible, please check now. Tone note: Keeps urgency but gives an “out.” -
Wrong:
오늘까지 줘.oneulkkaji jwo. — Give it by today. Right:오늘까지 회신 부탁드립니다.oneulkkaji hoesin butakdeuripnida. — Please reply by today. Tone note: “Reply” is clearer than “give,” and it reads more professional. -
Wrong:
답 없어?dap eopseo? — No response? Right:혹시 확인 후 회신 가능하실까요?hoksi hwagin hu hoesin ganeunghasilkkayo? — Could you reply after checking? Tone note: Turns pressure into a request. -
Wrong:
빨리.ppalri. — Quickly. Right:가능하시면 오늘 내로 검토 부탁드립니다.ganeunghasimyeon oneul naero geomto butakdeuripnida. — If possible, please review by today. Tone note: Adds a concrete timeframe; less abrasive than “quickly.” -
Wrong:
수정해.sujeonghae. — Fix it. Right:말씀 주신 부분 반영해서 수정해 두었습니다. 확인 부탁드립니다.malsseum jusin bubun banyeonghaeseo sujeonghae dueotseupnida. hwagin butakdeuripnida. — I’ve applied your comments; please check. Tone note: Provides context so the request feels cooperative. -
Wrong:
검토하고 알려줘.geomtohago alryeojwo. — Review and tell me. Right:검토 후 의견 주시면 감사하겠습니다.geomto hu uigyeon jusimyeon gamsahagetseupnida. — I’d appreciate your feedback after reviewing. Tone note: Adds gratitude; feels less transactional. -
Wrong:
이거 맞지?igeo matji? — This is right, yeah? Right:이 방향으로 진행해도 될지 확인 부탁드립니다.i banghyaeuro jinhaenghaedo doelji hwagin butakdeuripnida. — Please confirm if we can proceed this way. Tone note: Reframes as a decision check. -
Wrong:
회신.hoesin. — Reply. Right:확인하신 뒤 회신 부탁드립니다.hwaginhasin dwi hoesin butakdeuripnida. — Please reply after checking. Tone note: A one-word nudge can feel like a scold; this reads complete. -
Wrong:
왜 아직이야?wae ajigiya? — Why is it still not done? Right:진행 상황 공유 가능하실까요? 필요하시면 제가 도와드리겠습니다.jinhaeng sanghwang goyu ganeunghasilkkayo? piryohasimyeon jega dowadeurigetseupnida. — Could you share the status? I can help if needed. Tone note: Removes blame and offers support. -
Wrong:
확인 좀.hwagin jom. — Check it, please. Right:번거로우시겠지만 확인 부탁드립니다.beongeorousigetjiman hwagin butakdeuripnida. — Sorry to bother you, but please check. Tone note: “Sorry to bother you” is a common workplace softener.
Collocations + deadline mini-drill (확인/검토/회신 + 까지/내로/전)
Use these to sound natural and specific:
| What you need | Natural request | Deadline add-on |
|---|---|---|
| confirmation | 확인 부탁드립니다hwagin butakdeuripnida | 오늘까지oneulkkaji / 내일 오전 전naeil ojeon jeon |
| review | 검토 부탁드립니다geomto butakdeuripnida | 금일 내로geumil naero / 회의 전hoeui jeon |
| reply | 회신 부탁드립니다hoesin butakdeuripnida | OO시까지OOsikkaji / 이번 주 내로ibeon ju naero |
Mini-drill (fill the blank):
회의 전hoeui jeon + review:회의 전 ________.hoeui jeon ________. — Please review before the meeting.오늘 내로oneul naero + reply:오늘 내로 ________.oneul naero ________. — Please reply by today.내일 오전까지naeil ojeonkkaji + confirmation:내일 오전까지 ________.naeil ojeonkkaji ________. — Please confirm by tomorrow morning.
Quick cheat sheet
Expressions in this post
A safe, default “please check/confirm” line for email and Slack. It’s polite, but can still feel cold if you drop it without context.
Copy/paste templates (3)
첨부 파일 확인 부탁드립니다.cheombu pail hwagin butakdeuripnida. — Please check the attached file.가능하시면 오늘 내로 확인 부탁드립니다.ganeunghasimyeon oneul naero hwagin butakdeuripnida. — If possible, please check by today.진행 전에 확인 부탁드립니다. 문제 있으면 말씀 부탁드립니다.jinhaeng jeone hwagin butakdeuripnida. munje isseumyeon malsseum butakdeuripnida. — Please check before we proceed; let me know if there are issues.
Tone ladder (neutral → more polite)
- Neutral:
확인해 주세요.hwaginhae juseyo. — Please check. - Politer (friendly-form):
확인 부탁드려요.hwagin butakdeuryeoyo. — Please check. - Most formal (work default):
확인 부탁드립니다.hwagin butakdeuripnida. — Please check.
Chooser chart (3-branch):
- If it’s to a client, senior leadership, or a big group: use
부탁드립니다butakdeuripnida (safest in writing). - If it’s internal and you want warm-but-professional: use
부탁드려요butakdeuryeoyo. - If it’s a close teammate in a casual vibe:
부탁해요butakhaeyo can work, but it’s risky if there’s power distance or the message might be forwarded.
Don’t say this (risky)
확인해.hwaginhae. — Too commanding in writing.확인 좀.hwagin jom. — Can sound like you’re annoyed.확인 바랍니다.hwagin barapnida. — Can feel stiff and one-sided (like a notice).
Use this when you want someone to evaluate content (proposal, draft, numbers), not just “see it.” It pairs well with a deadline and what kind of feedback you want.
Copy/paste templates (3)
초안 공유드립니다. 검토 부탁드립니다.choan goyudeuripnida. geomto butakdeuripnida. — Sharing the first draft; please review.가능하시면 금일 내로 검토 부탁드립니다.ganeunghasimyeon geumil naero geomto butakdeuripnida. — If possible, please review by today.표현/톤 위주로 검토 부탁드립니다.pyohyeon/ton wijuro geomto butakdeuripnida. — Please review mainly for wording/tone.
Tone ladder
- Neutral:
검토해 주세요.geomtohae juseyo. — Please review. - Politer:
검토 부탁드려요.geomto butakdeuryeoyo. — Please review. - Most formal:
검토 부탁드립니다.geomto butakdeuripnida. — Please review.
Don’t say this
검토하고 수정해.geomtohago sujeonghae. — Sounds like you’re delegating work without respect.이거 문제 없지?igeo munje eopji? — Can feel like you’re forcing agreement.
This is “please reply,” often used for confirmations, decisions, or scheduling. It can feel pressuring unless you add a reason or options.
Copy/paste templates (3)
확인 후 회신 부탁드립니다.hwagin hu hoesin butakdeuripnida. — Please reply after checking.가능하시면 오늘 3시까지 회신 부탁드립니다.ganeunghasimyeon oneul 3sikkaji hoesin butakdeuripnida. — If possible, please reply by 3pm today.가능/불가능만 회신 부탁드립니다.ganeung/bulganeungman hoesin butakdeuripnida. — Please reply with just available/not available.
Tone ladder
- Neutral:
답변해 주세요.dapbyeonhae juseyo. — Please answer. - Politer:
회신 부탁드려요.hoesin butakdeuryeoyo. — Please reply. - Most formal:
회신 부탁드립니다.hoesin butakdeuripnida. — Please reply.
Don’t say this
회신요.hoesinyo. — Can read like a scolding nudge.ASAP로 회신.ASAPro hoesin. — Feels harsh; add a reason and a time instead.
Next steps
Mini practice: rewrite 3 direct sentences into polite Korean.
지금 확인해.jigeum hwaginhae. — Rewrite using확인 부탁드립니다hwagin butakdeuripnida.검토하고 코멘트 줘.geomtohago komenteu jwo. — Rewrite using검토 부탁드립니다geomto butakdeuripnida.오늘까지 답 줘.oneulkkaji dap jwo. — Rewrite using회신 부탁드립니다hoesin butakdeuripnida.
Tip: if your message is only one line, add one small piece of context (deadline, reason, or what kind of feedback you need) so it reads helpful, not sharp.