Thanking & Apologizing

jinjja gomawo.

Thanks a lot.

Use this only with close friends or people younger than you.

jinsimeuro gamsahamnida.

Thank you sincerely.

Very formal; often used in emails or to show deep respect.

ireoke dowajusyeoseo gamsahaeyo.

Thank you for helping me like this.

A standard, polite way to thank an acquaintance or coworker for their effort.

singyeong sseo jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.

Thank you for your concern.

Professional and polite; great for thanking someone for taking care of a matter for you.

aniya, byeolgeo aniya.

No, it's nothing.

A natural, humble response among friends.

anieyo, doumi doeeotdani dahaengineyo.

No, I'm glad it was helpful.

A warm way to accept thanks from an acquaintance without sounding boastful.

mianhae, kkamppakhaesseo.

Sorry, I completely forgot.

A casual apology for a minor slip of the mind.

jeongmal joesonghaeyo, jega silsuhaenneyo.

I'm really sorry, I made a mistake.

The standard way to own up to an error at work or in daily life.

bulpyeoneul deuryeoseo daedanhi joesonghamnida.

I am very sorry for causing inconvenience.

Extremely formal; mostly used by businesses or service staff toward customers.

neujeoseo joesonghaeyo. chaga mani makhyeoseoyo.

I'm sorry I'm late. The traffic was really bad.

Providing the reason immediately helps soften the apology.

gwaenchana, geureol sudo itji.

It's okay, that can happen.

A reassuring way to tell a friend that their mistake is understandable.

gwaenchanayo, neomu singyeong sseuji maseyo.

It's fine, don't worry too much about it.

A polite and considerate way to accept an apology.

jeogiyo, jumun jom halgeyo.

Excuse me, I'd like to order.

The most common way to politely call a waiter over in a restaurant.

sillyejiman, gil jom mureobwado doelkkayo?

Excuse me, but may I ask for directions?

A respectful way to interrupt a stranger on the street.

jamsiman jinagalgeyo.

Excuse me, passing through.

Use this when moving through a crowded subway or street.