When to use forgiveness in Korean

When to use it

Forgiveness (용서) means choosing to stop being angry after someone does something wrong. You use this word when talking about forgiving a person or asking someone to forgive you. It is common in everyday situations like family, school, and friendships.

Example sentences

1. 엄마, 한 번만 용서해 주세요.

   Mom, please forgive me just this once.

2. 선생님은 늦은 학생을 용서했어요.

   The teacher forgave the student who was late.

3. 저는 친구의 실수를 용서했어요.

   I forgave my friend's mistake.

4. 동생이 제 자전거를 탔지만 저는 용서했어요.

   My younger sibling rode my bicycle, but I forgave him.

5. 가게 주인은 아이의 작은 실수를 용서했어요.

   The shop owner forgave the child's small mistake.

6. 여행에서 늦어서 저는 가족에게 용서를 구했어요.

   I was late on the trip, so I asked my family for forgiveness.