Korean word

저기요

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheogiyo

Meaning

  • interjectionexcuse me

Example

저기요, 이거 얼마예요?cheo gi yo i geo eol ma ye yo

Excuse me, how much is this?

Illustration for 저기요 (excuse me)

More examples

저기요, 메뉴 추천해 주세요.cheo gi yo me nyu chu cheon hae chu se yo

Excuse me, please recommend something from the menu.

Core concept

A soft verbal tap used to make someone notice the speaker before a question or request.

Common phrases

  • 저기요, 이거 얼마예요?cheo gi yo i geo eol ma ye yo

    excuse me, how much is this

  • 저기요 계산서 주세요cheo gi yo kye san seo chu se yo

    excuse me, may I have the bill

Similar words

여기요yeogiyo: A call to get the attention of a nearby person, especially a server.
잠깐요chamkkanyo: A brief call asking someone to pause or wait for a moment.
실례합니다sillyehamnida: A respectful phrase used before a small interruption or request for permission.

Definition in Korean

저기요는 상대방의 주의를 끌거나 말을 걸 때 쓰는 감탄사이다.cheo gi yo neun sang dae bang ui chu ui reul kkeul geo na ma reul keol ttae sseu neun kam tan sa i da

Word origin

Its form joins a word for there with a polite ending, showing how a place reference developed into a polite call.

Usage tips

  • It is useful when calling a server or starting a conversation with someone unknown, but a sharp tone can sound curt.

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