beureikeureul cheoncheonhi balbseupnida.

-를 is the object marker. It marks 브레이크 as the thing being acted on.

So in this sentence:

• 브레이크를 = the brake (as the object)
• 밟습니다 = presses/steps on

Korean often marks the direct object this way, especially in clear textbook-style sentences.

Yes. 브레이크 is a loanword from English brake.

Korean uses many loanwords, especially for things like cars, technology, and modern objects. In everyday Korean, saying 브레이크를 밟다 is very natural for to step on / press the brake.

A learner should notice that even though the word comes from English, it still behaves like a normal Korean noun, so it can take particles like:

• 브레이크를
• 브레이크가
• 브레이크는

밟다 is the dictionary form of the verb.

밟습니다 is the formal polite present form. This style is often used in:

• instructions
• manuals
• announcements
• formal explanations
• written examples in textbooks

So:

• 밟다 = dictionary form, to step on / press
• 밟습니다 = formal polite, presses / step on / press

In a driving instruction context, 밟습니다 can sound like a polite instruction or a formal statement.

Literally, 밟다 means to step on.

But in this sentence, it naturally means to press or to step on the brake pedal.

So with something like a brake pedal, accelerator, or pedal, 밟다 is the normal verb because you use your foot.

Examples:

• 브레이크를 밟다 = to press the brake
• 엑셀을 밟다 = to step on the accelerator

So even if English often says press the brake, Korean commonly uses the verb meaning step on.

천천히 is an adverb, meaning slowly.

In Korean, adverbs usually come before the verb they modify. So:

• 천천히 밟습니다 = presses it slowly

This is very normal Korean word order.

You may also see adverbs earlier in the sentence, but putting 천천히 right before 밟습니다 is the most straightforward pattern.

It primarily means slowly.

In this sentence, because it is about braking, 천천히 implies gradually rather than suddenly. In natural English, that may feel close to gently, but the core meaning is still slowly.

So the idea is:

• not all at once
• not abruptly
• with gradual pressure

If Korean wanted to emphasize softness or gentleness more directly, other words might be used depending on context.

It can be either, depending on context.

밟습니다 in formal polite style can be used for:

1. A statement

   • He/She presses the brake slowly
   • One presses the brake slowly

2. An instruction in a manual or lesson

   • Press the brake slowly

Korean often uses this formal style in directions and explanations, where English might prefer the imperative.

So if this comes from a driving lesson, it probably feels like an instruction.

Because Korean often omits the subject when it is already clear from context.

So instead of saying something like:

• 운전자는 브레이크를 천천히 밟습니다 = The driver presses the brake slowly

Korean often just says:

• 브레이크를 천천히 밟습니다

The listener usually understands who is doing the action from the situation.

This is extremely common in Korean.

Yes. That would also be natural, but the tone is different.

• 밟습니다 = more formal
• 밟아요 = polite but less formal, more conversational

So:

• 브레이크를 천천히 밟습니다 → formal instruction/explanation
• 브레이크를 천천히 밟아요 → everyday polite speech

Textbooks, signs, and manuals often prefer -습니다 style.

In actual pronunciation, 밟습니다 is not pronounced exactly the way it looks letter by letter.

It is commonly pronounced close to 밥씀니다.

This happens because Korean pronunciation changes often occur when consonants meet.

So a learner should remember:

• spelling: 밟습니다
• actual pronunciation: close to 밥씀니다

This is normal in Korean, and many verbs have pronunciation changes like this.

Yes, somewhat, because Korean word order is flexible compared with English. But the most natural neutral order here is:

• 브레이크를 천천히 밟습니다

You might also see emphasis change the order in a longer sentence, but the verb usually stays at the end.

For example, Korean strongly prefers the verb-final pattern:

• object + adverb + verb

So this sentence is a very standard example of Korean sentence structure.

Because Korean often chooses verbs based on the physical action involved.

With a brake pedal, you usually use your foot, so 밟다 is a natural choice. English often says press the brake, but Korean focuses more on the idea of stepping on it.

This is a good reminder that Korean and English do not always divide actions in exactly the same way. A direct word-for-word translation can miss what sounds natural.

Yes, it is very useful to learn it as a chunk:

• 브레이크를 밟다 = to press/step on the brake

Korean has many common noun + verb combinations that are easiest to learn together rather than word by word.

Memorizing it as one unit will help you sound more natural, especially in driving-related Korean.