मतलब
Used to politely get attention, pass by, or apologize for a minor interruption.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Neck Bow': When saying 실례합니다, Koreans often perform a slight bow (about 15 degrees). This physical gesture reinforces the verbal humility. Knocking and Speaking: In Korean offices, it is common to knock twice and say '실례합니다' *before* opening the door fully. It gives the person inside a split second to prepare. The 'Hand Blade': When moving through a crowd while saying 실례합니다, people often put one hand up like a 'blade' to gently part the way. It's a non-verbal signal of 'I'm coming through, sorry!' First Messages: When messaging a stranger on KakaoTalk for business, starting with '실례합니다. OO회사 김철수입니다' is considered much more professional than just saying 'Hello'.
The 'But' Rule
Always use '실례지만' (Sillye-jiman) if you are going to ask a question immediately after. It sounds much more fluent.
Don't Overuse
Saying it 10 times in one minute makes you sound nervous. Say it once, clearly, with a bow.
मतलब
Used to politely get attention, pass by, or apologize for a minor interruption.
The 'But' Rule
Always use '실례지만' (Sillye-jiman) if you are going to ask a question immediately after. It sounds much more fluent.
Don't Overuse
Saying it 10 times in one minute makes you sound nervous. Say it once, clearly, with a bow.
Eye Contact
Avoid intense eye contact while saying this to a stranger; a slight downward glance is more respectful in Korea.
खुद को परखो
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You need to get off the bus, but it's very crowded.
실례합니다 is used to politely ask people to move so you can pass.
Complete the sentence to ask for the name politely.
______, 성함이 어떻게 되세요?
The form '-지만' means 'but', making it 'Excuse me, but...'
Choose the best response for the coworker.
A: 실례합니다. 지금 시간 좀 있으세요? B: ________
The correct response acknowledges the interruption and asks what is needed.
Which sentence is the most formal and polite?
You are entering your professor's office.
The -ㅂ니다 ending is the most appropriate for a formal setting like a professor's office.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to say 실례합니다
Physical
- • Crowded subway
- • Passing in hall
- • Reaching for item
Social
- • Asking directions
- • Interrupting talk
- • Calling stranger
Professional
- • Entering office
- • Joining meeting
- • Asking boss
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासYou need to get off the bus, but it's very crowded.
실례합니다 is used to politely ask people to move so you can pass.
______, 성함이 어떻게 되세요?
The form '-지만' means 'but', making it 'Excuse me, but...'
A: 실례합니다. 지금 시간 좀 있으세요? B: ________
The correct response acknowledges the interruption and asks what is needed.
You are entering your professor's office.
The -ㅂ니다 ending is the most appropriate for a formal setting like a professor's office.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालYes, it is very appropriate for a teacher-student relationship.
No, '실례' alone is too abrupt. Always add '합니다' or '할게요'.
Say '죄송합니다' instead. It's a physical accident, not just an interruption.
You can say '네' (Yes) or '괜찮습니다' (It's okay).
Not really. Politeness doesn't usually have slang, but '잠시만요' is the 'fast' version.
संबंधित मुहावरे
죄송합니다
similarI am sorry (formal)
저기요
similarExcuse me / Hey there
잠시만요
similarJust a moment
미안합니다
similarI am sorry (polite)
실례지만
builds onExcuse me, but...
방해해서 죄송합니다
specialized formSorry for disturbing you
