Jeogiyo (저기요): 12 Ways Koreans Use It in Real Life
저기요 (jeogiyo) means ‘Excuse me / Um / Hello / Pardon me / May I get your attention’.
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저기요 (jeogiyo) means ‘Excuse me / Um / Hello / Pardon me / May I get your attention’.

설레 (seollae) means ‘Flutter / Heart fluttering / Excited anticipation / Butterflies / Thrilled / Nervous excitement’.

부러워 (bureowo) means ‘Envious / Jealous / I envy you / Wish I had that / So lucky’.

뭐 해 (mwo hae) means ‘What are you doing? / What’s up? / I miss you (romantic) / What are you doing?! (angry) / Whatcha doing?’.

짜증나 (jjajeungna) means ‘Annoying / Irritating / I’m annoyed / This is frustrating / Getting on my nerves’.

기분 좋아 (gibun joa) means ‘I feel good / Feeling great / In a good mood / Happy / Feels nice’.

어디 가? (eodi ga) means ‘Where are you going? / What’s the rush?’.

헐 (heol) means ‘OMG / Wow / What?! / Seriously?! / Oh my / No way’.