A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
An informal way to apologize.
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Cultural Background
Apologizing is a way to maintain social harmony. Similar to Korea, apologies are frequent to avoid conflict. Apologies are often direct and less tied to hierarchy.
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Practice the bow
A slight bow makes the apology more sincere.
Meaning
An informal way to apologize.
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Practice the bow
A slight bow makes the apology more sincere.
Test Yourself
Which is appropriate for a professor?
You are late for class. What do you say?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 죄송합니다
Professors require formal language.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is appropriate for a professor?
Choose
A1
You are late for class. What do you say?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 죄송합니다
Professors require formal language.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use '죄송합니다'.
Related Phrases
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죄송합니다
formalI am sorry (formal)
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미안해
informalI am sorry (informal)
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