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Korean · 한국어
Translation
잠깐만요
Romanization
Jamkkanmanyo
Pronunciation
jahm-kkan-mahn-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
잠깐만요 — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "wait a minute".
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FAQ
You say "잠깐만요" in Korean. The romanized form is "Jamkkanmanyo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "jahm-kkan-mahn-yoh".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "jahm-kkan-mahn-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Jamkkanmanyo".
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.