Korean phrases: Basics

Korean has no single word for “please”: you ask with *주세요* (juseyo), give me, or a polite verb form, often softened with *좀* (jom).

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네.Ne.Yes. · Also means “I see” or “OK”. (ye) is a little more formal.
아니요.Aniyo.No. · Casual: (ani).
감사합니다.Gamsahamnida.Thank you. · (gomapseumnida) is just as polite. Friendlier: (gomawoyo).
괜찮아요.Gwaenchanayo.It's fine. / No, thank you. / I'm OK. · Also the usual reply to an apology.
죄송합니다.Joesonghamnida.I'm sorry. · Formal. With friends and people your age: (mianhaeyo).
저기요.Jeogiyo.Excuse me. · To get attention, e.g. calling staff in a restaurant.

실례합니다.Sillyehamnida.Excuse me. · When interrupting, passing someone or entering a room.
잠깐만요.Jamkkanmanyo.Just a moment.
잘 모르겠어요.Jal moreugesseoyo.I'm not sure. / I don't know.
한국어를 잘 못해요.Hangugeoreul jal motaeyo.I don't speak Korean well.
천천히 말씀해 주세요.Cheoncheonhi malsseumhae juseyo.Please speak slowly.
다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?Dasi hanbeon malsseumhae jusigesseoyo?Could you say that again, please?