B1 verb intermediate

사과하다

[sagwahada]

Meaning: to apologize

What does 사과하다 mean?

사과하다 [sagwahada] is a verb meaning "to apologize". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 사과하다 [sagwahada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

바로 사과하시고 잘 마무리하셨어요.

He immediately apologized and wrapped it up well.

📚 From 속담, 관용어

How to Use 사과하다 in Conversation

As a verb, 사과하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.

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