Korean phrase
지연되어 죄송해요. chi yeon doe eo choe song hae yo
Meaning
Sorry for being late
When to use it
This is a polite apology for arriving late. It is used when someone reaches a meeting or other expected place after the planned time, in everyday or somewhat formal situations.
Example dialogue
회의가 시작했는데 아직 안 오셨어요? hoe ui ga si ja kaen neun de a jik an o syeo sseo yo
The meeting has started, but you're still not here?
지연되어 죄송해요, 길이 막혀서 늦었어요. chi yeon doe eo choe song hae yo ki ri ma kyeo seo neu seo sseo yo
Sorry for being late; the traffic was heavy, so I was delayed.