Significado
Used to politely decline an offer or suggest doing something at a later date.
Contexto cultural
In Korean business, saying 'No' directly to a superior or a partner can be seen as a lack of respect. '다음 기회에' is the standard 'safe' answer. A person with high 'Nunchi' knows that '다음 기회에' often means 'No.' They won't push further after hearing this phrase. Using this phrase protects the 'face' of the person who made the offer, making it seem like the timing is the problem, not the offer itself. In texting, this phrase is often accompanied by 'ㅠㅠ' (crying eyes) to show that the speaker is 'sad' they have to decline.
The 'Nunchi' Rule
If someone says '다음 기회에' twice, don't ask a third time. It's a clear sign they aren't interested.
Don't be too specific
If you say '다음 기회에' and then immediately suggest 'next Tuesday,' it confuses the polite buffer. Use one or the other.
Significado
Used to politely decline an offer or suggest doing something at a later date.
The 'Nunchi' Rule
If someone says '다음 기회에' twice, don't ask a third time. It's a clear sign they aren't interested.
Don't be too specific
If you say '다음 기회에' and then immediately suggest 'next Tuesday,' it confuses the polite buffer. Use one or the other.
The Smile and Bow
When saying this in person, a small apologetic smile and a slight head tilt make the refusal much more effective.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank to complete the polite refusal.
제안은 감사하지만, 이번에는 ______ 기회에 참여하겠습니다.
'다음' (next) is the only word that makes sense in the context of a future opportunity.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A street vendor asks you to try a sample, but you are in a hurry.
'다음 기회에 올게요' (I'll come next time) is the most polite way to decline a vendor.
Complete the dialogue between two coworkers.
A: 오늘 퇴근하고 술 한잔 어때요? B: 아, 제가 오늘 선약이 있어서요. ________.
This response acknowledges the invite and offers a polite future promise.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the most professional way to decline a business proposal.
The use of '뵙겠습니다' (humble form of 'to see') makes this the most formal option.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use '다음 기회에'
Social
- • Parties
- • Dinner
- • Coffee
Business
- • Proposals
- • Meetings
- • Partnerships
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios제안은 감사하지만, 이번에는 ______ 기회에 참여하겠습니다.
'다음' (next) is the only word that makes sense in the context of a future opportunity.
Situation: A street vendor asks you to try a sample, but you are in a hurry.
'다음 기회에 올게요' (I'll come next time) is the most polite way to decline a vendor.
A: 오늘 퇴근하고 술 한잔 어때요? B: 아, 제가 오늘 선약이 있어서요. ________.
This response acknowledges the invite and offers a polite future promise.
Choose the most professional way to decline a business proposal.
The use of '뵙겠습니다' (humble form of 'to see') makes this the most formal option.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot always, but about 70% of the time it is a polite refusal. If the person follows up with a specific time later, it was a real raincheck.
Yes, it is very appropriate for superiors. Just make sure to use the formal ending '뵙겠습니다' or '하겠습니다.'
'다음에' is for friends. '다음 기회에' is for business, strangers, or when you want to sound extra sincere.
Add the word '꼭' (definitely). '다음 기회에 꼭 가고 싶어요!' makes it clear you are genuinely interested.
The components are understood, but North Korean speech tends to be more direct. This specific 'soft refusal' is more characteristic of South Korean social etiquette.
Yes, it's common in rejection letters for jobs or auditions to soften the blow.
It sounds like 'Ghee-hway.' The 'h' is very soft, almost like 'Ghee-way.'
In many social contexts, yes. It can be seen as 'Kkal-kkeum-ha-ji mot-ha-da' (not smooth/refined).
Simply '담에!' (Dam-e!) used among very close friends.
Yes, when discussing future prospects or missed historical opportunities.
Frases relacionadas
다음에
similarNext time
나중에
similarLater
기회가 되면
specialized formIf the opportunity arises
언제 한번
similarSometime
