🇰🇷 Korean phrases
How to say “Sorry” in Korean
죄송합니다
joesonghamnida
Literally: I am guilty/ashamedformal
The polite, serious apology, used to strangers, customers, elders and superiors. 미안해요 is softer and used with people you know; 미안해 is for close friends.
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 미안해요 | mianhaeyo | I'm sorry | Polite, with acquaintances or people of similar age |
| 미안해 | mianhae | sorry | Casual, close friends, partners, younger people |
| 죄송해요 | joesonghaeyo | I'm sorry | Polite and sincere, slightly less stiff than -합니다 |
In a sentence
늦어서 죄송합니다.
Neujeoseo joesonghamnida.
I'm sorry I'm late.
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