미안해요 (mianhaeyo) Meaning in Korean
미안해요 · mianhaeyo
Meaning
I'm sorry
A polite everyday apology. It is less formal than 죄송합니다.
Part of speech: Interjection
Speech level: Polite
Examples
늦어서 미안해요.
Sorry I'm late.
기다리게 해서 미안해요.
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Common questions
How do you reply to 미안해요?
If you accept the apology, you can say 괜찮아요 (“it’s okay”).
What does 미안해요 mean in English?
미안해요 means I'm sorry. A polite everyday apology. It is less formal than 죄송합니다.
How do you pronounce and romanize 미안해요?
The romanization is mianhaeyo. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 미안해요 in Korean?
A polite everyday apology. It is less formal than 죄송합니다.
What is 미안해요 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is ごめんなさい. The best translation depends on context and politeness.