Korean Dictionary
How to say “I owe you one” in Korean
신세 졌어요
Sinse jeosseoyo
IntermediateGreetings
Usage & Context
Acknowledging that you are indebted to someone for their help. Korean culture places importance on reciprocating favors, so this phrase recognizes an obligation. 나중에 꼭 갚을게요 (I'll definitely repay you later) is often added to show sincere intention.
Example Sentence
이번엔 정말 신세 졌어요. 나중에 꼭 갚을게요!
I really owe you one this time. I'll definitely repay you!
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