[#6] 🎧How to Say 'Excuse Me' in Korean

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Ever found yourself needing
to get someone’s attention politely?
In Korea, there’s a perfect phrase for that!

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The phrase "저기요"

( jeo-gi-yo )

is a common way to say "Excuse me" in Korean.
Here’s the breakdown:

저기 (jeo-gi): This word means "over there" in its basic form.
However, in this phrase,
it’s used to politely get someone’s attention.

요 (yo): A polite ending particle

 
In Korea, you might say ( jeo-gi-yo ) 
in various situations:
1. At a restaurant, calling for a server
2. In a busy street, needing directions

You can say:
- Excuse me. : ( jeo-gi-yo )

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Server or Stranger responds:
- Yes? : ( ne? )

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You can ask or request:
- Where is the restroom? : ( hwa-jang-shil eo-di-ye-yo? )

 
- Can I take a photo? : ( sa-jin jjik-eo-do dwae-yo? )

 
- Receipt, please. : ( yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo )

 

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Using ( jeo-gi-yo ) with a friendly tone
makes your request more approachable.
Avoid shouting it out loud;
a moderate volume works best.

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 In Korean culture,
addressing strangers with politeness
is highly appreciated.
Even if you only know this one phrase,
it goes a long way in showing respect.
 

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Next time you need help in Korea,
confidently say ( jeo-gi-yo )
It’s your key to polite interactions.

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