Korean phrase
잠시만요. cham si ma nyo
Meaning
Just a moment
When to use it
This politely asks someone to wait for a short time. It is common in shops and on the phone, with a slightly formal tone.
Example dialogue
이거 다른 사이즈 있어요? i geo ta reun sa i jeu i sseo yo
Do you have this in another size?
잠시만요, 창고에 확인해보겠습니다. cham si ma nyo chang go e hwa gin hae bo get sseum ni da
Just a moment, I'll check in the stockroom.