A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Used to ask for a brief pause or to say 'hold on'.
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Cultural Background
Politeness is highly valued. Using '요' is essential. Indirectness is preferred over direct commands.
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The '요' Rule
Always add '요' to be safe.
Meaning
Used to ask for a brief pause or to say 'hold on'.
💡
The '요' Rule
Always add '요' to be safe.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to wait?
Which phrase should you use?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 잠깐만요
The '요' ending is required for politeness with strangers.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Formality Levels
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Formal
- • 잠시만요
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Neutral
- • 잠깐만요
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Informal
- • 잠깐만
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to wait?
Choose
A1
Which phrase should you use?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 잠깐만요
The '요' ending is required for politeness with strangers.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but '잠시만요' is better.
Related Phrases
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잠시만요
similarJust a moment
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기다려주세요
builds onPlease wait
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