🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
죄송합니다
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The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Korean is 죄송합니다. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

실례합니다
used when interrupting someone or asking for help
미안합니다
more casual, used among friends or in informal situations

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to politely get someone's attention or apologize for an inconvenience. It is appropriate in both formal and semi-formal situations. You can use it when entering a store or when you accidentally bump into someone.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
죄송합니다, 잠시만요.Excuse me, just a moment.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 죄송합니다 with 미안합니다, using the latter in formal situations.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 죄송합니다, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 죄송합니다?

Use it in formal situations or when speaking to someone you respect.

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