Korean phrase
기다려 주세요. ki da ryeo chu se yo
Meaning
Please wait a moment
When to use it
This is a polite request to wait briefly. It is suitable for asking for a little time on the phone or in a store, including when speaking to someone older.
Example dialogue
여보세요, 민수 씨 있어요? yeo bo se yo min su ssi i sseo yo
Hello, is Minsu there?
네, 잠시만 기다려 주세요. ne cham si man ki da ryeo chu se yo
Yes, please wait a moment.