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Hi everyone! I'm Alisha.
Welcome to Conversational Phrases!
We've found that the best way to learn a language is to speak it from day one! And the best way to start speaking is to learn phrases that you'll use in real conversations.
In this lesson, you'll learn conversational phrases to use when apologizing to someone. After watching this video, you'll be able to apologize and say what you're apologizing for.
Now, let's take a look at some conversational phrases!
Listen to the dialogue.
늦어서 죄송해요. (Neujeoseo joesonghaeyo.)
괜찮아요. (Gwaenchannayo.)
Once more with the English translation.
늦어서 죄송해요. (Neujeoseo joesonghaeyo.)
“I'm sorry for being late.”
괜찮아요. (Gwaenchannayo.)
“Don't worry about it.”
First of all you'll need to learn how to say "I'm sorry for [reason]."
The pattern is:
[reason] 죄송해요. ([reason] joesonghaeyo.)
This Korean sentence literally translates as "[reason] Very sorry." But it means "I'm sorry for [reason].".
For example:
"I'm sorry for being late."
늦어서 죄송해요., 늦어서 죄송해요. (Neujeoseo joesonghaeyo., Neujeoseo joesonghaeyo.)
Now, how do you respond that it's okay?
괜찮아요. (Gwaenchannayo.)
"Don't worry about it."
Listen to it again:
괜찮아요., 괜찮아요. (Gwaenchannayo., Gwaenchannayo.)
This Korean sentence translates as "Alright." But it means "Don't worry about it."

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