Korean

사과
Meaning: apology; to apologize
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

謝
過

Example sentences

He sincerely apologized.
그는 사과하기는커녕 오히려 화를 냈다.
Far from apologizing, he got angry instead.
그는 자신의 잘못을 인지하고 사과했다.
He recognized his mistake and apologized.
그는 머리를 조아려 사과했다.
He bowed his head low and apologized.
그는 내 사과를 거들떠보지도 않았다
He didn't even look at my apology.
그의 사과는 너무 형식적이었다.
His apology was too perfunctory.
잘못을 저지르고도 사과 한 마디 없는 그 사람의 뻔뻔한 태도에 화가 났다.
I was angry at the shameless attitude of that person who didn't even say a word of apology after doing something wrong.
그는 진심으로 사과하고 친구에게 용서받았다.
He apologized sincerely and was forgiven by his friend.

Usage Notes

Refers to expressing regret or asking for forgiveness for a mistake.

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