방해해서 죄송합니다.

When to use

Use this when you need to interrupt someone, ask for their time, or if you feel you might be bothering them. It is a softer apology than a simple 'sorry'.

Speech Level

The '-ㅂ니다' ending makes this a formal polite apology, suitable for most situations where you need to be respectful.

How it works

This phrase combines a verb stem with a connective ending and a standard apology. The subject (I) is omitted.

• 방해하다: Verb meaning 'to disturb' or 'to bother'.
• -해서: Connective ending, indicating cause or reason ('because I am disturbing').
• 죄송합니다: 'I am sorry'.

Pronunciation

The 'ㅂ' in '죄송합니다' undergoes mandatory nasalization before 'ㄴ', so it is pronounced as 'ㅁ' [죄송함니다].

Notes

Apologize specifically for interrupting or causing an inconvenience.