What does 실례합니다 mean?

실례합니다 (sil-rye-hap-ni-da, silryehapnida)

실례합니다 is a polite phrase used to get someone's attention or to apologize.

Polite Korean phrase 실례합니다 meaning excuse me

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

실례합니다(sil-rye-hap-ni-da, silryehapnida)

실례합니다 is the polite form of '실례하다' and is used to politely interrupt or apologize to someone.

Nuances

  • Formal and polite expression
  • Acknowledges a minor interruption or rudeness
  • Used mainly in face-to-face situations

When to use

Asking for directions, Apologizing, Getting attention

In context

실례합니다 is mainly used to politely get someone's attention before speaking, typically in formal or respectful situations. It is often used alone or followed by a brief explanation or request.

Real-world examples

  • 실례합니다, 길 좀 물어봐도 될까요?

    sil-rye-hap-ni-da, gil jom mul-eo-bwa-do doel-kka-yo?, sil rye hap ni da, gil jom mul eo bwa do doel kka yo?

    Appropriate polite expression when asking for directions.

  • 실례합니다, 잠시만요.

    sil-rye-hap-ni-da, jam-si-man-yo., sil rye hap ni da, jam si man yo.

    Polite phrase used when passing through people.

  • 실례합니다, 제가 늦었어요.

    sil-rye-hap-ni-da, je-ga neuj-eoss-eo-yo., sil rye hap ni da, je ga neuj eoss eo yo.

    Polite expression used when apologizing.

  • 실례합니다, 이거 얼마에요?

    sil-rye-hap-ni-da, i-geo eol-ma-e-yo?, sil rye hap ni da, i geo eol ma e yo?

    Polite phrase to ask price in a store.

  • 실례합니다, 전화 좀 빌릴 수 있을까요?

    sil-rye-hap-ni-da, jeon-hwa jom bil-ril su iss-eul-kka-yo?, sil rye hap ni da, jeon hwa jom bil ril su iss eul kka yo?

    Appropriate polite phrase when making a request.

  • 실례합니다, 지금 바쁘세요?

    sil-rye-hap-ni-da, ji-geum ba-ppeu-se-yo?, sil rye hap ni da, ji geum ba ppeu se yo?

    Polite way to check if someone is busy before talking.

  • 실례합니다, 이 자리에 앉아도 될까요?

    sil-rye-hap-ni-da, i ja-ri-e an-a-do doel-kka-yo?, sil rye hap ni da, i ja ri e an a do doel kka yo?

    Polite phrase to ask for permission to sit.

  • 실례합니다, 지금 뭐 해?

    sil-rye-hap-ni-da, ji-geum mwo hae?, sil rye hap ni da, ji geum mwo hae?

    Using informal speech with 실례합니다 is contradictory and rude.

Quick quiz

  1. In what situations is 실례합니다 mainly used?

    실례합니다는 어떤 상황에서 주로 쓰이나요?(sil-rye-hap-ni-da-neuneo-tteonsang-hwang-e-seoju-rosseu-i-na-yo?, silryehapnidaneuneotteonsanghwangeseojurosseuinayo?)
  2. Which sentence uses 실례합니다 correctly?

    다음 중 실례합니다를 올바르게 사용한 문장은?(da-eumjungsil-rye-hap-ni-da-reulol-ba-reu-gesa-yong-hanmun-jang-eun?, daeumjungsilryehapnidareulolbareugesayonghanmunjangeun?)
  3. What is the best English meaning of 실례합니다?

    실례합니다의 영어 뜻으로 가장 적절한 것은?(sil-rye-hap-ni-da-uiyeong-eotteus-eu-roga-jangjeok-jeol-hangeos-eun?, silryehapnidauiyeongeotteuseurogajangjeokjeolhangeoseun?)

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