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Invite & soft refuse in Korean
Handy Korean for invite & soft refuse ✨ 🔴 올래요? [ollaeyo?] - Want to come?
How these words work together
This chart shows common phrases used to invite someone and politely refuse in Korean. You can use these expressions to ask if someone wants to join an activity and respond kindly if you cannot. These phrases are simple and useful for beginners learning everyday conversation.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 올래요? | ollaeyo? | Want to come? |
| 좋아요 | joayo | Sure |
| 다음에 해요 | daeume haeyo | Maybe next time |
| 오늘은 어려워요 | oneureun eoryeowoyo | I can't today |
Example sentences
친구야, 영화 보러 올래요?
Friend, do you want to come watch a movie?
좋아요! 같이 가요.
Sure! Let's go together.
오늘은 어려워요. 다음에 해요.
I can't today. Maybe next time.
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