How to say “sorry” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “sorry” is 죄송하다 (joesonghada). There are 3 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「sorry」는 한국어로 죄송하다.
sorry
TOPIK 1 · adjective
약속 시간에 조금 늦어서 친구에게 정말 죄송해요.I am truly sorry to my friend for being a little late for the appointment.
to be sorry
TOPIK 1 · adjective
약속에 늦어서 정말 미안해요.I am really sorry for being late for the appointment.
being sorry
TOPIK 1 · noun
늦어서 미안한 마음이 들어요.I feel sorry for being late.
to sorry; regrettable
TOPIK 2 · adjective
친구가 떠나니 마음이 섭섭해요.My heart feels sad because my friend is leaving.
Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato
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