Thanking & Apologizing

gomawo.

Thanks.

Only use this with close friends or people younger than you.

gomawoyo.

Thank you.

The standard, everyday polite way to say thank you.

gamsahamnida.

Thank you very much.

More formal; use with staff, strangers, or in professional settings.

mianhae.

I'm sorry.

Casual apology for close friends only.

mianhaeyo.

I'm sorry.

Standard, everyday apology.

joesonghamnida.

I am really sorry.

Most formal apology; use for bigger mistakes or with strangers.

gwaenchana.

It's okay. / No problem.

Used with friends to accept an apology or softly refuse something.

gwaenchanayo.

It's alright. / I'm okay.

Polite everyday response to an apology or offer.

jeogiyo.

Excuse me.

Use this to call a waiter or get a stranger's attention.

jeogiyo, muldo han jan juseyo.

Excuse me, please give me a glass of water too.

In a cafe, use '저기요' instead of an apology word to make a request.

ne, yeogi itseumnida.

Yes, here you go.

A fixed service phrase used by staff when handing an item to a customer.