मतलब
A formal and polite expression of apology.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Bowing is essential. A 15-30 degree bow while saying '미안합니다' shows sincerity. Avoiding eye contact slightly during the apology is seen as humble. In business, an apology is often followed by a promise to fix the mistake. Just saying '미안합니다' isn't enough; you must show the 'An' (peace) is being restored. The 'Apology-Gift' culture. For bigger mistakes, Koreans often bring a small gift (like a box of vitamin drinks) along with their verbal apology. Public apologies (Sagwamun) are common for celebrities and politicians. They use extremely formal language, often even more formal than '미안합니다'.
The Bow
Even a tiny nod makes your '미안합니다' sound 10x more sincere to a Korean speaker.
Hierarchy Matters
When in doubt, use '죄송합니다'. It's never rude to be too polite, but it can be rude to be too casual.
मतलब
A formal and polite expression of apology.
The Bow
Even a tiny nod makes your '미안합니다' sound 10x more sincere to a Korean speaker.
Hierarchy Matters
When in doubt, use '죄송합니다'. It's never rude to be too polite, but it can be rude to be too casual.
Reason First
Always put the reason before the apology (e.g., 'Late-because sorry') to sound more natural.
Don't Over-apologize
While polite, over-apologizing for tiny things can make people feel uncomfortable (burdened).
खुद को परखो
Choose the most appropriate apology to say to a stranger you accidentally bumped into.
길에서 모르는 사람과 부딪혔을 때 뭐라고 할까요?
With a stranger, the formal '미안합니다' is the correct polite choice.
Fill in the blank to say 'I'm sorry for being late.'
늦어서 ________.
While all are grammatically correct, '미안합니다' is the standard formal answer requested.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. Boss, 2. Best Friend, 3. Stranger
Boss gets the humblest (죄송합니다), friend gets casual (미안해), stranger gets formal (미안합니다).
Complete the dialogue.
A: 왜 약속에 안 왔어요? B: 아, 정말 ________. 깜빡 잊었어요.
B is apologizing for forgetting an appointment.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Korean Apology Hierarchy
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास길에서 모르는 사람과 부딪혔을 때 뭐라고 할까요?
With a stranger, the formal '미안합니다' is the correct polite choice.
늦어서 ________.
While all are grammatically correct, '미안합니다' is the standard formal answer requested.
1. Boss, 2. Best Friend, 3. Stranger
Boss gets the humblest (죄송합니다), friend gets casual (미안해), stranger gets formal (미안합니다).
A: 왜 약속에 안 왔어요? B: 아, 정말 ________. 깜빡 잊었어요.
B is apologizing for forgetting an appointment.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt's better to say '죄송합니다' to show more respect.
미안합니다 is formal (Hapsyo-che), while 미안해요 is polite-informal (Haeyo-che). Use the former in business and the latter with acquaintances.
Only to very close friends or people younger than you. Otherwise, it's quite rude.
The most common response is '괜찮습니다' (It's okay) or '아니에요' (No/It's nothing).
No, use '실례합니다' for 'Excuse me' and '저기요' to get someone's attention.
Yes, it is very common in professional emails for minor issues.
This is a Korean phonology rule called nasalization. When 'ㅂ' meets 'ㄴ', it sounds like 'ㅁ'.
Yes, but they have their own variations and may prefer different honorific levels.
If you are sad for someone else, use '유감입니다' or '안타깝네요'. '미안합니다' implies your fault.
In a very casual setting, yes. In a formal setting, a bow is expected.
संबंधित मुहावरे
죄송합니다
similarI am sorry (very formal/humble)
실례합니다
relatedExcuse me
사과하다
builds onTo apologize
유감입니다
contrastI regret it / That's a pity
괜찮습니다
contrastIt is okay
