[#12] 🎧How to Say 'I’m Sorry' in Korean

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Saying “I’m sorry”
is an essential part of polite communication.
Let’s dive in and learn
how to express regret gracefully in Korean!

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The phrase "죄송합니다"

( joe-song-ham-ni-da )

 
means “I’m sorry” in a formal and respectful way.
Here’s the breakdown: 

죄송 (joe-song): Apology or regret.

합니다 (ham-ni-da): A formal ending denoting respect.

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When combined, the phrase conveys a polite and sincere apology.

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You can use ( joe-song-ham-ni-da )
when you want to express remorse
or apologize for a mistake.

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In Korea, you might say
( joe-song-ham-ni-da )
in various situations:
 Accidentally,
1. stepping on someone's foot in a subway.
2. colliding with someone on the road.

 

You can say:
 - I’m sorry. : ( joe-song-ham-ni-da )

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The response you might hear:
- It’s okay. : ( gwaen-chanh-a-yo )

 
 
- Don’t worry about it. : ( sin-gyeong sseu-ji ma-se-yo )

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You can follow up with:
 
- I’ll be more careful next time. : ( daeum-buteon jo-shim-hal-ge-yo )

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If you’re in a casual setting,
you can use the less formal version:
( mi-an-hae-yo)

 
However, ( joe-song-ham-ni-da )
is the safest option in most situations,
especially with strangers
or in professional environments.

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Koreans deeply value humility and sincerity.
A heartfelt apology,
even in minor situations,
goes a long way in showing respect
and building goodwill.

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Now that you’ve mastered
( joe-song-ham-ni-da )
you’re one step closer
to navigating Korean culture
with confidence and grace!

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