In Korean culture, apologizing is a way to show respect and humility. The formal phrase for “I’m sorry” is “죄송합니다” (joesonghamnida), while the casual phrase is “미안합니다” (mianhamnida). “제가 잘못했어요” (jega jalmot haesseoyo) means “I did wrong” and can be used to apologize for a specific action or mistake. Remember, saying “I’m sorry” in Korean can go a long way in diffusing conflicts and maintaining relationships.

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The way people address each other is heavily influenced by their relationships with one another and the social context. It is trickier in some cultures to find the correct honorific to use to address someone than in others. We will focus on Korean honorifics in this article by specifically looking at the honorific Oppa. Using Oppa can be a little confusing. It literally translates to “older brother” but now is used in different ways