Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Excuse me" in Korean: 실례합니다
실례합니다sillyehamnida
Excuse me in Korean is 실례합니다 (sillyehamnida). 실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention.
Excuse me: starting the exchange
실례합니다. 길을 물어봐도 될까요?sillyehamnida. gireul mureobwado doelkkayo?
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How to pronounce 실례합니다
Say it
sillyehamnida
/silɾjehamnita/
실례합니다 is read sillyehamnida. In 저기요, read the full phrase as jeogiyo.
"Excuse me" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 실례합니다sillyehamnida | Excuse me The inventory form for excuse me. | The inventory form for excuse me. |
| 저기요jeogiyo | excuse me to get attention 실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention. | 실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention. |
How to use 실례합니다 in real life
- 1Excuse me: starting the exchange
실례합니다. 길을 물어봐도 될까요?
sillyehamnida. gireul mureobwado doelkkayo?
Excuse me. May I ask for directions?
실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention.
- 2Excuse me: adding useful context
실례합니다. 잠깐 지나갈게요.
sillyehamnida. jamkkan jinagalgeyo.
Excuse me. I will pass through briefly.
This sentence places 실례합니다 in a complete exchange.
- 3Excuse me: a different conversation
실례합니다. 여기 앉아도 될까요?
sillyehamnida. yeogi anjado doelkkayo?
Excuse me. May I sit here?
This sentence places 실례합니다 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 실례합니다
Incorrect: 실례합니다. 길를 물어봐도 될까요?
Correct: 실례합니다. 길을 물어봐도 될까요?
When practicing excuse me, 길 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 길을, not 길를.
Incorrect: 실례하습니다. 길을 물어봐도 될까요?
Correct: 실례합니다. 길을 물어봐도 될까요?
When practicing excuse me, after the vowel-final 하 stem, the formal polite ending is ㅂ니다, giving 합니다. The complete correction is 실례합니다. 길을 물어봐도 될까요?
Good to know
실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 실례합니다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
실례합니다. 길을 물어봐도 될까요?
sillyehamnida. gireul mureobwado doelkkayo?
Excuse me. May I ask for directions?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
실례합니다. 잠깐 지나갈게요.
sillyehamnida. jamkkan jinagalgeyo.
Excuse me. I will pass through briefly.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Excuse me" in Korean
What does 실례합니다 mean?
Excuse me in Korean is 실례합니다 (sillyehamnida). 실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention.
When should I say 저기요?
실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention.
How does 저기요 differ from the basic expression?
저기요 means “excuse me to get attention”. 실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention.
Can I use 실례합니다 in a full sentence?
실례합니다. 길을 물어봐도 될까요? means “Excuse me. May I ask for directions?” 실례합니다 announces an interruption or intrusion politely; 저기요 is useful for getting someone’s attention.
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