Korean phrase
잠시만 대기해 주시겠어요? cham si man tae gi hae chu si ge sseo yo
Meaning
Could you hold for a moment?
When to use it
This politely asks someone to wait briefly. It is often used on the phone while connecting a caller to the right person.
Example dialogue
안녕하세요, 푸른 하늘 도서관인데요. 대출 담당자분 계세요? an nyeong ha se yo pu reun ha neul to seo gwa nin de yo tae chul tam dang ja bun kye se yo
Hello, this is Blue Sky Library. Is the person in charge of loans available?
네, 잠시만 대기해 주시겠어요? ne cham si man tae gi hae chu si ge sseo yo
Yes, could you hold for a moment?