Korean Culture & Customs
아가씨
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'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
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 저기요, 여기 메뉴판 좀 주시겠어요? jeogiyo, yeogi menyupan jom jusigesseoyo? | Excuse me, could you bring us a menu? |
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