“미안하다” (mi-an-ha-da) means “to be sorry” or “to apologize.” It is used to express regret or ask for forgiveness.
Breaking It Down:
미안 (mi-an) – Regret / Apology
하다 (ha-da) – To do (makes it a verb)
Example Sentences:
늦어서 미안해요. (neut-eo-seo mi-an-hae-yo.) – I’m sorry for being late.
그렇게 말해서 미안합니다. (geu-reo-ke mal-hae-seo mi-an-ham-ni-da.) – I apologize for saying that.
실수해서 정말 미안해! (sil-su-hae-seo jeong-mal mi-an-hae!) – I’m really sorry for making a mistake!
불편을 드려서 미안해요. (bul-pyeon-eul deu-ryeo-seo mi-an-hae-yo.) – I’m sorry for the inconvenience.
미안하지만 다시 부탁해도 될까요? (mi-an-ha-ji-man da-si bu-tak-hae-do doel-kka-yo?) – Sorry, but could I ask for it again?
For a more formal apology, “죄송하다” (joe-song-ha-da) is often used instead.