죄송합니다
English meaning: Sorry
Definition
A polite apology for a mistake or inconvenience.
Example
“늦어서 죄송합니다.”
In English: “Sorry for being late.”
Another example: “기다리게 해서 죄송합니다.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A polite, fairly formal apology used for real mistakes or inconveniences, common in service and professional settings. 미안합니다 is slightly less formal; 미안해 is the casual form among friends.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'죄송합니다' is derived from '죄송' (joesong), meaning 'apology.' It is combined with '합니다' (hamnida), forming a polite expression of regret or apology.
Common Collocations
- 정말 죄송합니다
- 늦어서 죄송합니다
- 대단히 죄송합니다
- 불편을 드려 죄송합니다
- 죄송합니다만
Word Forms
유사어: 미안합니다; 반말: 미안해
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Literary Heritage
“죽는 날까지 하늘을 우러러 한 점 부끄럼이 없기를”
/Jungneun nalkkaji haneureul ureoleo han jeom bukkeurem-i eopgireul/
“Until the day I die, I wish to look up at the sky without a single shame.”
“나 보기가 역겨워 가실 때에는 말없이 고이 보내 드리오리다”
/Na bogiga yeokgyeowo gasil tteae neun maleobsi goi bonaedeuriori da/
“When you leave, weary of seeing me, I will let you go quietly, without a word.”
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- Language
- 한국어
- Korean
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- Hangul
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- Koreanic
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