English–Korean
“excuse me” in Korean
How to say “excuse me” in Korean
“Excuse me” in Korean is 실례 (sillye).
A moment when someone crosses a line of courtesy and recognizes the other person's discomfort.
Example sentences with 실례
그렇게 말하면 실례가 될 수 있어요.keu reo ke mal ha myeon sil lye ga toel ssu i sseo yo
If you say that, it could be rude.
Tips for using 실례
- A direct question about a personal matter often sounds more natural when this expression comes first, since it signals respect for the other person's boundaries.
Other Korean words for “excuse me”
저기요, 이거 얼마예요?cheo gi yo i geo eol ma ye yo
Excuse me, how much is this?
실례지만 길을 좀 물어도 될까요?sil lye ji man ki reul chom mu reo do toel kka yo
Excuse me, may I ask for directions?
실례하지만 이름이 뭐예요?sil lye ha ji man i reu mi mwo ye yo
Excuse me, what's your name?
실례합니다, 잠깐 들어가도 될까요?sil lye ham ni da cham kkan teu reo ga do toel kka yo
Excuse me, may I come in for a moment?