Korean Word of the Day
미안하다
mi-AN-ha-da • adjective (descriptive verb) — 26th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to be sorry; to feel apologetic
Examples
- 미안해, 내가 실수했어.
(I'm sorry; I made a mistake.) - 미안해요, 오늘 못 갈 것 같아요.
(I'm sorry, I don't think I can come today.) - 정말 미안합니다. 다시는 그러지 않겠습니다.
(I'm really sorry. I won't do that again.)
Synonyms
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미안하다 is used to apologize or express regret. Use 미안해 with close friends/family (informal), 미안해요 for polite everyday situations, and 미안합니다 or 죄송합니다 for formal or very polite contexts (such as with strangers, elders, or customers). 사과하다 is a more neutral/formal verb meaning 'to apologize.'
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