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How do you say "excuse me" in Korean?
실례합니다
silryehapnida
In Korean, "excuse me" is 실례합니다 (silryehapnida).
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Pronunciation
Sil-lye-hap-ni-da, 'sil-lye' rhymes with 'sheel-yay', formal and polished throughout.
Writing and usage
실례합니다 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
excuse me
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How to remember 실례합니다
Picture a silly (sil) lady (lye) gently tapping your shoulder to squeeze past.
Related words
- congratulations 축하합니다 chukhahapnida
- how much does this cost 이거 얼마야? igeo eolmaya?
- where is the nearest hospital 가장 가까운 병원은 어디인가요? gajang gakkaun byeongwoneun eodiingayo?
- can you help me 도와줄 수 있나요? dowajul su itnayo?
- i am lost 나는 길을 잃었다 naneun gireul ireotda
- what time is it 몇 시야? myeot siya?
- i would like a table for two 두 명이 앉을 테이블 하나 주세요 du myeongi anjeul teibeul hana juseyo
- the bill please 계산서 주세요 gyesanseo juseyo
- where is the bathroom 화장실이 어디야? hwajangsiri eodiya?
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Questions about 실례합니다
How do you pronounce 실례합니다?
Sil-lye-hap-ni-da, 'sil-lye' rhymes with 'sheel-yay', formal and polished throughout.
Is 실례합니다 formal or casual?
실례합니다 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.
How is 실례합니다 written in Korean?
실례합니다 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as silryehapnida.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Excuse me" in other languages
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