What does 미안하다 mean?
미안하다 means "I’m sorry." in Korean.
How it works here
미안하다 directly expresses regret, and the vocative name makes the apology familiar.
When it's used
Used among close acquaintances to admit fault and apologize immediately.
The line
와아 미안하다 태형아
Wow, I’m sorry, Taehyung.
A familiar, direct apology after realizing a mistake.
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More examples
어제 약속을 잊어서 정말 미안해.
I’m really sorry I forgot our plans yesterday.
기다리게 해서 죄송합니다, 정말 미안합니다.
I’m sorry for making you wait. I’m really sorry.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
미안하다
와아 미안하다 태형아
Wow, I’m sorry, Taehyung.
- Complimenting someone
- Saying that one feels very good
- Making a joke
- Expressing regret for having wronged or inconvenienced someone
Show the answer
Expressing regret for having wronged or inconvenienced someone
미안하다 is a direct, everyday apology. It is less formal than 죄송하다 and can be used casually with close people.
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