topik upgrade · topik, honorific, polite
Polite upgrades: TOPIK I → II in Korean
Want to sound more polite in Korean? 🔴 미안해요 [mianhaeyo] - sorry
How these words work together
This chart shows polite upgrades from TOPIK I to TOPIK II in Korean. It helps learners understand how to express common phrases more formally and respectfully. Using these upgraded forms is important in formal situations, showing respect and politeness.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 미안해요 | mianhaeyo | sorry (TOPIK I) |
| 죄송합니다 | joesonghamnida | sorry (TOPIK II) |
| 고마워요 | gomawoyo | thank you (TOPIK I) |
| 감사합니다 | gamsahamnida | thank you (TOPIK II) |
| 해 주세요 | hae juseyo | please (request) (TOPIK I) |
| 부탁드리겠습니다 | butakdeurigetseumnida | please (request) (TOPIK II) |
| 만나서 반가워요 | mannaseo bangawoyo | meet you (TOPIK I) |
| 뵙게 되어 영광입니다 | boepge doeeo yeonggwangimnida | meet you (TOPIK II) |
| 알겠어요 | algesseoyo | I understand (TOPIK I) |
| 알겠습니다 | algetseumnida | I understand (TOPIK II) |
| 저기요 | jeogiyo | excuse me (TOPIK I) |
| 실례합니다 | sillyehamnida | excuse me (TOPIK II) |
| 네, 맞아요 | ne, majayo | yes (agree) (TOPIK I) |
| 네, 동의합니다 | ne, donguihamnida | yes (agree) (TOPIK II) |
| 잠깐만요 | jamkkanmanyo | please wait (TOPIK I) |
| 잠시만 기다려 주십시오 | jamsiman gidaryeo jusipsio | please wait (TOPIK II) |
Example sentences
미안해요, 늦어서 죄송합니다.
Sorry for being late, I apologize.
고마워요! 감사합니다.
Thank you! I really appreciate it.
저기요, 잠시만 기다려 주십시오.
Excuse me, please wait a moment.
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