Korean phrase
죄송해요, 조금 늦었어요. choe song hae yo cho geum neu seo sseo yo
Meaning
Sorry, I'm a little late
When to use it
This is a polite apology for being a little late. It is a calm, respectful expression suitable for formal or business situations.
Example dialogue
죄송해요, 조금 늦었어요. choe song hae yo cho geum neu seo sseo yo
Sorry, I'm a little late.
괜찮아요. 회의는 아직 시작 전이에요. kwaen cha na yo hoe ui neun a jik si jak cheo ni e yo
That's okay. The meeting hasn't started yet.