Korean · Real conversations
Changing plans: useful Korean phrases
Explain a change and offer a clear next step.
Start with the essentials
Start with the essential words and expressions below. Next, learn the five specific phrases in the reference table. Finally, read both sides of the exchange and try the linked rehearsal before revealing its sample replies. This collection connects to the broader vocabulary topic.
- Late
늦게neutge
Late
- On time
제시간에jesigane
On time
- Don't worry
걱정하지 마세요geokjeonghaji maseyo
Don't worry
- See you later
나중에 봐요najunge bwayo
See you later
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Korean |
|---|---|
| Late | 늦게neutge Late |
| On time | 제시간에jesigane On time |
| Don't worry | 걱정하지 마세요geokjeonghaji maseyo Don't worry |
| See you later | 나중에 봐요najunge bwayo See you later |
| I'm running ten minutes late. | 십 분 정도 늦을 것 같아요.sip bun jeongdo neujeul geot gatayo. Show English translationI'm running ten minutes late. |
| Can we move it to ...? | …로 바꿀 수 있을까요?...ro bakkul su isseulkkayo? Show English translationCan we move it to …? |
| Something has come up. | 갑자기 일이 생겼어요.gapjagi iri saenggyeosseoyo. Show English translationSomething has come up. |
| I'm afraid I can't make it. | 죄송하지만 못 갈 것 같아요.joesonghajiman mot gal geot gatayo. Show English translationI'm afraid I can't make it. |
| I'll let you know. | 알려 드릴게요.allyeo deurilgeyo. Show English translationI'll let you know. |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
저는 벌써 카페에 있어요. 거의 다 오셨어요?jeoneun beolsseo kapee isseoyo. geoui da osyeosseoyo?
I'm already at the café. Are you nearly here?
You
십 분 정도 늦을 것 같아요.sip bun jeongdo neujeul geot gatayo.
I'm running ten minutes late.
Partner
알려 줘서 고마워요. 다른 날로 바꿔도 돼요.allyeo jwoseo gomawoyo. dareun nallo bakkwodo dwaeyo.
Thanks for telling me. We could also choose another day.
You
토요일로 옮길 수 있을까요?toyoillo omgil su isseulkkayo?
Can we move it to Saturday?
Changing plans in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
