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How to Say “I’m sorry” in Korean: 미안해 (mianhae)
미안해
mianhae
Meaning
I’m sorry.
Usage note
[Casual speech among friends] The polite form is 미안해요, and in formal situations use 죄송합니다.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 미 | ㅁ+ㅣ | mi |
| 안 | ㅇ+ㅏ+ㄴ | an |
| 해 | ㅎ+ㅐ | hae |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Speech style
No -요 at the end. Used with close friends, younger people and family; avoid it with strangers and elders.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “미안해”
- 답장이 늦어서 미안해Sorry for the late reply
- 눈치 없이 굴었다면 미안해, 악의는 없었어Sorry if I was being tactless. I didn’t mean any harm
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Answer: I’m sorry
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- 잘 지내?How have you been
- 보고 싶어I miss you
- 뭐 해?What are you up to? (casual)
- 지금 어디야?Where are you now
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