TL-112 · People
Asking your seatmate to let you pass — Korean
From a window or middle seat on a plane, politely ask your seatmate to let you pass into the aisle.
Quick answer
죄송하지만 잠깐 지나가도 될까요?
Meaning Excuse me, could I get past for a moment?
joesonghajiman jamkkan jinagado doelkkayo?
When to use it
Use this when movement is permitted but you need to pass your seatmate to enter the aisle.
Core phrases
죄송하지만 잠깐 지나가도 될까요?
joesonghajiman jamkkan jinagado doelkkayo?
Excuse me, could I get past for a moment?
통로로 잠깐 나가려고 해요.
tongnoro jamkkan nagaryeogo haeyo.
I'd like to step out into the aisle.
감사합니다. 금방 돌아올게요.
gamsahamnida. geumbang doraolgeyo.
Thank you. I'll be back soon.
What you may hear
통로로 나가시려는 건가요?
tongnoro nagasiryeoneun geongayo?
Would you like to get into the aisle?
물론이죠. 제가 잠깐 일어날게요.
mulronijyo. jega jamkkan ireonalgeyo.
Of course. I'll stand up for a moment.
네, 이제 지나가시면 됩니다.
ne, ije jinagasimyeon doemnida.
Yes, you can go past now.
How to respond
돌아올 때도 잠깐 지나가도 될까요?
doraol ttaedo jamkkan jinagado doelkkayo?
Could I get past again when I come back?
지금 잠깐 비켜 주실 수 있나요?
jigeum jamkkan bikyeo jusil su innayo?
Could you make a little room now?
Mini conversation
You
죄송하지만 잠깐 지나가도 될까요?
joesonghajiman jamkkan jinagado doelkkayo?
Excuse me, could I get past for a moment?
Other person
통로로 나가시려는 건가요?
tongnoro nagasiryeoneun geongayo?
Would you like to get into the aisle?
You
통로로 잠깐 나가려고 해요.
tongnoro jamkkan nagaryeogo haeyo.
I'd like to step out into the aisle.
Other person
물론이죠. 제가 잠깐 일어날게요.
mulronijyo. jega jamkkan ireonalgeyo.
Of course. I'll stand up for a moment.
You
지금 잠깐 비켜 주실 수 있나요?
jigeum jamkkan bikyeo jusil su innayo?
Could you make a little room now?
Other person
네, 이제 지나가시면 됩니다.
ne, ije jinagasimyeon doemnida.
Yes, you can go past now.
You
감사합니다. 금방 돌아올게요.
gamsahamnida. geumbang doraolgeyo.
Thank you. I'll be back soon.
More natural
Could I get past? asks for space to pass. Clarify that you only want to step into the aisle, not change seats.
Good to know
Use this when movement is permitted by the crew and seat-belt instructions. Give the other person time to move, then thank them.
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