Korean Dictionary
How to say “I don't speak Korean well” in Korean
한국어를 잘 못해요
Hangugeoreul jal mothaeyo
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Usage & Context
Apologetically letting someone know your Korean is limited. Koreans appreciate any effort to speak Korean, even imperfectly. This phrase often leads to Koreans switching to simpler Korean, English, or using gestures and translation apps to communicate more effectively.
Example Sentence
죄송해요, 한국어를 잘 못해요. 천천히 말해주실 수 있어요?
I'm sorry, I don't speak Korean well. Could you speak slowly?
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