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아가씨

agassi

'아가씨' (young lady)

아가씨 literally means 'young lady' and can politely refer to an unmarried young woman. As a direct address to strangers (e.g. waitresses), it now sounds dated or even rude, so younger speakers prefer 저기요. It also means a husband's younger sister.

Examples

KoreanEnglish
저기요, 여기 메뉴판 좀 주시겠어요?
jeogiyo, yeogi menyupan jom jusigesseoyo?
Excuse me, could you bring us a menu?

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