Mini Korean Quiz: What do you say to strangers in these situations?

Is is true that Koreans don’t apologize when they bump into strangers? How do they say “Excuse me.” when they need to pass through people? We address the topic of personal space in Korea and how Korean people interact with strangers on the street in general.

Watch this video and take the following quiz to check your understanding of Korean phrases you can say in these situations! 

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Current Review Answered Correct Your answer was incorrect. Question 1 of 7 1. Question

How do you say “Excuse me.” or “Hey.” in Korean to get someone’s attention? 

자기야. 저기요. 저기예요. 저요. Correct Your answer was incorrect. Question 2 of 7 2. Question

You stepped on someone’s foot by accident. What do you say in Korean to apologize?

반갑습니다! 재미있어요! 죄송합니다! 어서 오세요! Correct Your answer was incorrect. Question 3 of 7 3. Question

Someone is holding the elevator door open for you. What do you say in Korean to mean “Thank you.”?

감사합니다. 좋아요. 뭐 하세요? 누구세요? Correct Your answer was incorrect. Question 4 of 7 4. Question

Which of these phrases can you NOT say when you are passing through a crowd of people?

죄송합니다. 지나갈게요. 지나가겠습니다. 저 바빠요. Correct Your answer was incorrect. Question 5 of 7 5. Question

The elevator door opens at the hotel lobby. People are getting in. But you are still waiting for your friend. You want to say to them, “Oh, you can go first.” How do you say that in Korean?

기다려 주세요. 먼저 가세요. 어서 오세요. 도망가세요! Correct Your answer was incorrect. Question 6 of 7 6. Question

Which of these phrases is NOT an apology?

고맙습니다. 죄송합니다. 미안합니다. 실례했습니다. Correct Your answer was incorrect. Question 7 of 7 7. Question

Match each Korean expression with its correct meaning. Get everything right and you will get 3 points for this question! 

Sort elements Wait a second! Excuse me? Hello? Thank you! I'm sorry! 잠시만요! 저기요! 감사합니다! 죄송합니다! Correct Your answer was incorrect.

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Did you enjoy the mini quiz above? And did you enjoy our video about this topic? 

We have more videos that can help you understand Korean culture better, as well as gain some useful knowledge about daily life in Korea. Watch the following videos to keep learning! 

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