💬 Phrases A2

잠깐만요

jamkkanmanyo

Just a moment / Excuse me

What it means

잠깐 means a brief moment and 만요 means just/only. Used to politely ask someone to wait or get someone's attention.

Nuance & when to use

Can be said to a server, a stranger, or anyone you want to briefly stop. Casual form with close friends: 잠깐만 (no -요). Also used to interrupt politely: wait, hold on.

⚠ Common mistake

Beginners confuse 잠깐만요 (just a moment) with 조금만요 (just a little). 잠깐만요 is about a moment of time; 조금만요 is about a small amount.

Example sentences

잠깐만요! 지갑을 두고 왔어요. Jamkkanmanyo! Jibabeul dugo wasseoyo. Wait a moment! I left my wallet.

저기요, 잠깐만요. 길을 물어봐도 될까요? Jeogiyo, jamkkanmanyo. Gireul mureobwado doelkkayo? Excuse me, just a moment. May I ask for directions?

잠깐만요, 전화가 왔어요. Jamkkanmanyo, jeonhwaga wasseoyo. Just a moment, I have a phone call.

잠깐만요, 같이 사진 찍어도 될까요? Jamkkanmanyo, gachi sajin jjigeodo doelkkayo? Excuse me, could we take a photo together?

FAQ

When is this used?

Can be said to a server, a stranger, or anyone you want to briefly stop. Casual form with close friends: 잠깐만 (no -요). Also used to interrupt politely: wait, hold on.

What's a common mistake?

Beginners confuse 잠깐만요 (just a moment) with 조금만요 (just a little). 잠깐만요 is about a moment of time; 조금만요 is about a small amount.

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