Knowing how to apologize is an important skill to acquire in life, especially in a language that you don't know particularly well. If you are a tourist or have recently studied Korean, you risk making cultural or linguistic mistakes, so read this article to apologize properly.
Steps
Step 1. To get started, study the basics of the language
Korean grammar is very different from Italian. The subject of the sentence is often implied rather than defined.
If your intention is to visit the country for a short time, you do not need to learn Hangul, or the Korean alphabet, while it is necessary if you want to speak the language fluently. Learning to read hangul can actually be quick and easy, some say it only takes a few hours
Step 2. Understand the difference between formal and informal language
The latter is used to address family members, friends, peers or younger people.
- When in doubt, use formal language. When the situation requires some education, your interlocutor would be more bothered by being treated informally than formally.
- This difference is also present in Italian and other languages, such as French and German.
Method 1 of 2: Informal Language
Step 1. Say 미안해
Hear the pronunciation ko / it /% EB% AF% B8% EC% 95% 88% ED% 95% B4 here. It means "I'm sorry". It is an informal expression that can be used with close friends or younger people.
Method 2 of 2: Formal Language or Aimed at an Elderly Person
Step 1. Say 미안 해요
It means "I'm sorry". You can hear the pronunciation ko / it /% EB% AF% B8% EC% 95% 88% ED% 95% B4% EC% 9A% 94 here. It is formal and can be used with someone you are not familiar with, an older person, or someone in a position of authority.
Step 2. Use 미안 합니다
It means "I'm sorry". It is a very formal and courteous expression. You can hear the pronunciation ko / it /% EB% AF% B8% EC% 95% 88% ED% 95% A9% EB% 8B% 88% EB% 8B% A4 here. You can use it with someone you don't know well, someone older than you, or someone in a position of authority.
