잠깐만요
jamkkanmanyo
The English phrase "wait a minute" is translated into Korean as 잠깐만요 (jamkkanmanyo).
잠깐만요 is used to ask someone to wait a moment. It is also frequently used as a way to say "excuse me" when trying to pass through a crowd.
Meaning: Translations (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 잠깐 means "a moment" or "a short while."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
잠깐만요 is the standard polite way to ask someone to wait, suitable for strangers or colleagues. For a more formal setting, you can use 잠시만요 (just a moment, please) or 잠깐만 기다려주세요 (please wait for just a moment). In informal situations with friends or people younger than you, you can use 잠깐만 or 잠시만.
How do you pronounce it?
jamkkanmanyo
Did you know?
- In modern Korean slang, the shortened version 잠깐만 is sometimes used as an exclamation of disbelief, similar to saying 'Wait, what?' in English.
- When navigating a crowd, saying 잠깐만요 is often more effective than saying 'sorry' (죄송합니다), as it clearly communicates the intent to move past the person.
- When using 잠깐만요 to push through a crowded subway or bus, it is common to accompany the phrase with a slight pushing motion of the hands to signal the direction of movement.
Examples in context
- 잠시만요, 주문할게요.Wait a minute, I will place an order.
- 잠깐만 기다려, 바로 와!Wait a minute, I'll come right away!
- 잠깐만요, 문 좀 열어 주세요.jamkkanmanyo, mun jom yeoreo juseyo.Wait a minute, please open the door.
- 잠깐만요, 질문이 있어요.jamkkanmanyo, jilmuni isseoyo.Wait a minute, I have a question.
- 잠깐만요, 제가 확인할게요.jamkkanmanyo, jega hwaginhalkeyo.Wait a minute, I will check.
Example conversation
Minji is trying to leave the house but realizes she forgot her keys.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 잠깐만요!Minjun ssi, jamkkanmanyo!Minjun, wait a minute!
- 민준 Min-jun왜 그래요, 민지 씨?wae geuraeyo, Minji ssi?What's wrong, Minji?
- 민지 Min-ji차 키를 안 가져왔어요.cha kireul an gajyeowasseoyo.I didn't bring my car keys.
- 민준 Min-jun거기 테이블 위에 있어요.geogi teibeul wie isseoyo.They are there on the table.
