मतलब
Used to get attention, pass by, or apologize for a minor intrusion.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Bowing is an integral part of saying '실례합니다'. A 15-degree bow is appropriate for most situations. Eye contact should be brief and respectful, not intense. In offices, you say '실례합니다' even if the door is open. It signals your presence before you physically enter the line of sight of the person inside. In Seoul's subways, physical contact is often unavoidable. Using this phrase helps reduce the tension of 'pushing' by making it a recognized social necessity. While '저기요' is for waiters, '실례합니다' is used if you need to ask a fellow diner to move their chair or pass a napkin dispenser.
The Softener
Add '잠시' (a moment) before it to sound even more polite: '잠시 실례합니다'.
Don't be too loud
Saying it too loudly can be seen as aggressive. A calm, medium tone is best.
मतलब
Used to get attention, pass by, or apologize for a minor intrusion.
The Softener
Add '잠시' (a moment) before it to sound even more polite: '잠시 실례합니다'.
Don't be too loud
Saying it too loudly can be seen as aggressive. A calm, medium tone is best.
The 'But' Trick
Always use '실례지만' (Excuse me but...) if you are going to follow up with a question immediately.
Body Language
A small nod of the head is almost mandatory when saying this to someone older.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank to politely ask for the time.
____, 지금 몇 시예요?
실례합니다 is the correct way to get a stranger's attention politely.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are on a crowded bus and need to get to the door.
This means 'Excuse me, I'll pass through,' which is perfect for crowds.
Which phrase is best for entering a teacher's office?
Entering the office:
It acknowledges the intrusion into a professional space.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 실례지만, 성함이 어떻게 되세요? B: ____.
The question asks for a name, so the answer should provide one.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to say 실례합니다
Crowds
- • Subway
- • Busy Street
- • Elevator
Strangers
- • Asking Time
- • Asking Directions
- • In a Shop
Formal Entry
- • Office
- • Classroom
- • Someone's Home
실례합니다 vs 죄송합니다
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास____, 지금 몇 시예요?
실례합니다 is the correct way to get a stranger's attention politely.
You are on a crowded bus and need to get to the door.
This means 'Excuse me, I'll pass through,' which is perfect for crowds.
Entering the office:
It acknowledges the intrusion into a professional space.
A: 실례지만, 성함이 어떻게 되세요? B: ____.
The question asks for a name, so the answer should provide one.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, Koreans usually don't say anything after sneezing. If it was a very loud sneeze, you might say '죄송합니다'.
Yes, '실례합니다' is more formal and respectful. '저기요' is specifically for getting service.
You can, but it sounds very formal. Usually, you would just say '얘야' or '저기' to a child.
The informal version is '실례해', but it is rarely used because the situation usually requires politeness.
You can say '네' (Yes) or '괜찮습니다' (It's okay) depending on the context.
Yes, '실례합니다' or '실례지만' is a great way to start an email to someone you don't know well.
Only if you are being sarcastic or joking about being 'very formal'. Otherwise, use '미안'.
Only in the sense of 'I'm sorry to bother you'. It doesn't mean 'I'm sorry for my mistake'.
This is the future tense. It means 'I am about to bother you', often used by waiters before serving food.
Yes, it is a standard polite expression in both North and South Korea.
संबंधित मुहावरे
죄송합니다
similarI am sorry
잠시만요
similarJust a moment
저기요
similarHey there / Over here
미안해
informalSorry
말씀 좀 묻겠습니다
specialized formMay I ask you something?
결례
synonymDiscourtesy
