Korean phrase
실례하지만 ~? sil lye ha ji man ~
Meaning
Excuse me, but ___?
When to use it
This politely introduces a question or request. It is used when speaking to someone courteously and sounds slightly formal.
Example dialogue
실례하지만 지하철역이 어디예요? sil lye ha ji man chi ha cheo ryeo gi eo di ye yo
Excuse me, but where is the subway station?
여기서 직진하면 역이 나와요. yeo gi seo chik jjin ha myeon yeo gi na wa yo
If you go straight from here, you'll reach the station.