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Korean · 한국어
Translation
미안해요
Romanization
Mianhaeyo
Pronunciation
mee-ahn-heh-yoh
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
미안해요 — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "sorry".
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FAQ
You say "미안해요" in Korean. The romanized form is "Mianhaeyo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "mee-ahn-heh-yoh".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "mee-ahn-heh-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Mianhaeyo".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.