मतलब
A sincere apology for tardiness.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Punctuality is a proxy for reliability. Being late without a sincere apology like this can lead to a loss of 'trust' (신뢰). Students are expected to apologize to the whole class if they disrupt the flow by entering late. On KakaoTalk, it is common to use '죄송합니다' even with colleagues you are close to if the delay is significant. The 'Apology First' rule: Even if you have a valid excuse, the apology must come before the explanation.
The 15-Degree Bow
When saying this to a superior, a slight bow of the head and shoulders makes the apology 10x more effective.
Don't Over-Explain
Koreans prefer a sincere apology first. Long excuses before the apology can seem like you are avoiding responsibility.
मतलब
A sincere apology for tardiness.
The 15-Degree Bow
When saying this to a superior, a slight bow of the head and shoulders makes the apology 10x more effective.
Don't Over-Explain
Koreans prefer a sincere apology first. Long excuses before the apology can seem like you are avoiding responsibility.
Texting Etiquette
If you are going to be late, send a text *before* the appointment time using this phrase.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct connective form of '늦다'.
회의에 (______) 정말 죄송합니다.
'-어서' is the correct connective for giving a reason for an apology.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a job interview?
You arrive 5 minutes late to an interview. What do you say?
The '-합니다' form is the most formal and respectful for an interview.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 왜 이렇게 늦었어요? B: 차가 너무 막혔어요. (__________________)
B is providing a reason (traffic) and should follow up with an apology.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match '늦어서 미안해' and '늦어서 정말 죄송합니다' to (1) Best Friend and (2) CEO.
Informal for friends, formal for superiors.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास회의에 (______) 정말 죄송합니다.
'-어서' is the correct connective for giving a reason for an apology.
You arrive 5 minutes late to an interview. What do you say?
The '-합니다' form is the most formal and respectful for an interview.
A: 왜 이렇게 늦었어요? B: 차가 너무 막혔어요. (__________________)
B is providing a reason (traffic) and should follow up with an apology.
Match '늦어서 미안해' and '늦어서 정말 죄송합니다' to (1) Best Friend and (2) CEO.
Informal for friends, formal for superiors.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but adding '늦어서' (because I'm late) makes it clear what you are apologizing for, which is more polite.
It's not grammatically required, but it adds a layer of sincerity that is highly valued in Korean culture.
'죄송' is for superiors/strangers (formal); '미안' is for friends/juniors (informal).
You can say '5분 늦어서 정말 죄송합니다.'
Yes, it is perfect for the opening of an email if you are replying late.
Say '지하철이 늦어서 늦었습니다. 정말 죄송합니다.'
Yes, '늦게 도착하여 대단히 송구스럽습니다' is extremely formal.
In person, a small nod or bow is expected with this phrase.
Usually, '미안해요' or '죄송해요' is used with parents unless the family is very traditional.
It means 'really' or 'truly'. It comes from '정' (true) and '말' (words).
संबंधित मुहावरे
지각해서 죄송합니다
synonymI am sorry for being tardy.
기다리게 해서 죄송합니다
builds onI am sorry for making you wait.
실례했습니다
similarI have committed a discourtesy.
늦어서 미안해
informal alternativeSorry I'm late (casual).
