죄송합니다 (joesonghamnida) Meaning in Korean
죄송합니다 · joesonghamnida
Meaning
I'm sorry
A formal apology. Use it when you want to show respect or apologize in a formal setting.
Part of speech: Interjection
Speech level: Formal polite
Examples
늦어서 죄송합니다.
I'm sorry I'm late.
불편을 드려 죄송합니다.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Common questions
How do you reply to 죄송합니다?
If you accept the apology, you can say 괜찮아요 (“it’s okay”).
What does 죄송합니다 mean in English?
죄송합니다 means I'm sorry. A formal apology. Use it when you want to show respect or apologize in a formal setting.
How do you pronounce and romanize 죄송합니다?
The romanization is joesonghamnida. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 죄송합니다 in Korean?
A formal apology. Use it when you want to show respect or apologize in a formal setting.
What is 죄송합니다 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is 申し訳ありません. The best translation depends on context and politeness.