Korean Conversation · Level 134
15 words
Korean word
미안합니다
Pronunciation
Romanizationmianhamnida
Meaning
- adjectivesorry
Example
늦어서 미안합니다.neu seo seo mi an ham ni da
I'm sorry I'm late.
More examples
그렇게 말해서 미안합니다.keu reo ke mal hae seo mi an ham ni da
I'm sorry about saying that.
Core concept
A respectful way to show regret for inconveniencing another person.
Common phrases
정말로 미안합니다cheong mal lo mi an ham ni da
really sorry
그렇게 말해서 미안합니다keu reo ke mal hae seo mi an ham ni da
sorry about saying that
도와주지 못해 미안합니다to wa ju ji mo tae mi an ham ni da
Sorry I couldn't help
Similar words
죄송합니다choesonghamnida: A formal apology that openly accepts responsibility for a mistake or inconvenience.
미안해요mianhaeyo: A gentle, polite apology used in everyday conversations.
미안해mianhae: A short, casual apology to someone close after a mistake.
미안하다mianhada: A basic word for feeling sorry about a mistake and wanting to apologize.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람에게 폐를 끼치거나 잘못했을 때 정중하게 사과하는 표현이다.ta reun sa ra me ge pye reul kki chi geo na chal mo tae sseul ttae cheong jung ha ge sa gwa ha neun pyo hyeo ni da
Word origin
The word developed from the Korean adjective meaning sorry in its formal polite sentence form.
Usage tips
- Its tone depends on the situation and delivery, so a gentle voice can make it suitable for everyday conversational apologies.
Other meanings
- excuse meadjective
Related words
- 미안스럽다mianseureopttasorryadjective
- 미안스러움mianseureoumapologetic feelingnoun