Learn Korean: Greeting Strangers In Korean
Let's explore unique ways to greet strangers in Korean, going beyond the usual "annyeonghaseyo." Instead of bumping into someone, politely get their attention with 'silryehamnida', meaning 'excuse me'. Imagine you're in a busy Korean market; you could say "Silryehamnida, '-'- you tell me where the kimchi is?" Another way to say 'excuse me', particularly when apologizing, is 'jwesonghamnida'. For instance, if you accidentally bump into someone, you might say "Jwesonghamnida, I didn't see you there." To politely initiate a question, use 'yeojwo bosyeodo dwaeyo', which translates to 'may I ask'. Therefore, you could say "Yeojwo bosyeodo dwaeyo, '-'- is the nearest subway station?" Now you're equipped with fresh phrases to navigate Korean interactions like a local! Practice these and impress your Korean friends.
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