미안해 (mi-an-hae, mianhae)
미안해 (mianhae) is a common casual apology used among friends and family.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
미안해 is an expression used to apologize, more casual and friendly than 죄송하다.
Nuances
When to use
Talking with friends, Among family, Apologizing for small mistakes
In context
미안해 is mainly used in informal speech (반말) among close people. It can be placed at the end of a sentence for a simple apology.
미안해, 늦었어.
mi-an-hae, neuj-eoss-eo., mi an hae, neuj eoss eo.
Appropriate casual apology for being late among close people.
미안해요, 잘못했어요.
mi-an-hae-yo, jal-mos-haess-eo-yo., mi an hae yo, jal mos haess eo yo.
‘미안해요’ mixes informal and formal speech, which is unnatural.
미안해, 다음엔 꼭 갈게.
mi-an-hae, da-eum-en kkok gal-ge., mi an hae, da eum en kkok gal ge.
A casual apology to a friend for missing a promise.
미안해, 선생님.
mi-an-hae, seon-saeng-nim., mi an hae, seon saeng nim.
Not appropriate because formal speech is required for teachers.
미안해, 내가 실수했어.
mi-an-hae, nae-ga sil-su-haess-eo., mi an hae, nae ga sil su haess eo.
Suitable casual apology for a minor mistake to a close person.
In which situation is ‘미안해’ mainly used?
What about the expression ‘미안해요’?
What is the appropriate apology to a teacher?
