Polite requests, formal introductions, and courtesy phrases.
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저기요, 선생님
Excuse me, sir / ma'am (선생님 (literally 'teacher') is a respectful address for any adult stranger.)
물 좀 주시겠어요?
Can you pass me the water? (좀 = softener ('a bit'); -시겠어요? = polite question form.)
소금 좀 주시겠어요?
Can you pass me the salt?
저 좀 도와주실 수 있어요?
Would you mind helping me? (-실 수 있어요? = 'are you able to' (honorific).)
물 한 잔 주세요
I'd like a glass of water (잔 = counter for cups/glasses; 한 잔 = 'one cup'.)
사진 좀 찍어 주시겠어요?
Could you take a picture for me? (사진 찍다 = 'take a picture' (literally 'stamp a photo').)
처음 뵙겠습니다. 저는…이에요
I don't think we've met. My name is… (Literally 'I see you for the first time' — set phrase for first meetings. 뵙다 = humble 'see'.)
제 친구를 소개해 드릴게요
Let me introduce my friend to you (소개 = 'introduction'; -드리다 = humble 'do for you'.)
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