미리 사과드립니다
miri sagwadeurimnida
미리 사과드립니다 (miri sagwadeurimnida) is the Korean phrase for "sorry in advance".
This phrase is used to apologize for something that will happen or may cause trouble in the future. It is commonly used when you are about to ask a favor that might be burdensome or when you know you will be unavailable for a period of time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 미리 (in advance), 사과 (apology) and 드립니다 (to give/offer in a formal/polite way).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
미리 사과드립니다 is highly formal and polite, suitable for business emails or speaking to superiors. For a formal way to say "sorry in advance", you can also use 미리 죄송합니다. If you are speaking to close friends or people younger than you, the informal version 미리 미안해 or the casual 미리 사과할게 (meaning "I will apologize in advance") is appropriate.
How do you pronounce it?
miri sagwadeurimnida
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, giving an actual apple to someone can sometimes be used as a playful or visual pun to represent a sincere 사과 (apology).
- In a professional Korean setting, instead of apologizing for a future inconvenience, it is often more culturally common to say 'thank you for your understanding' to maintain a positive tone.
- While English speakers use 'sorry in advance' for potential trouble, Koreans may use similar phrases to politely 'warn' others of a future mistake to maintain 'chemyon' or social face.
Examples in context
- 미리 미안해, 내일 네 집에 갈 수가 없어.Sorry in advance, I can't come to your place tomorrow.
- 미리 사과드립니다.miri sagwadeurimnida.I apologize in advance.
- 답장이 늦을 것 같아 미리 사과드립니다.dapjangi neujeul geot gata miri sagwadeurimnida.I apologize in advance because my reply might be late.
- 불편을 드릴 수 있어 미리 사과드립니다.bulpyeoneul deuril su isseo miri sagwadeurimnida.I apologize in advance as I may cause some inconvenience.
Example conversation
Dohyun sends a text to Jieun about a late arrival.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨, 오늘 조금 늦을 것 같아 미리 사과드립니다.Jieun ssi, oneul jogeum neujeul geot gata miri sagwadeurimnida.Jieun, I might be a little late today, so I apologize in advance.
- 지은 Ji-eun괜찮아요, 도현 씨. 천천히 오세요.Gwaenchanayo, Dohyun ssi. Cheoncheonhi oseyo.It's okay, Dohyun. Come slowly.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이해해 주셔서 정말 감사합니다.Ihaehae jusyeoseo jeongmal gamsahamnida.Thank you so much for understanding.
- 지은 Ji-eun아니에요, 조심히 오세요.Anieyo, josimhi oseyo.No problem, please come safely.
