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TOPIK 2interjection

저기요

jeogiyo

저기요 (polite); casual: 저기

excuse me (to get attention)

Example

저기요, 여기 물 좀 주세요.

Excuse me, could we get some water here?

Word parts

저기 'over there' + 요 for politeness — literally 'over there!'

Good to know

In restaurants, calling staff with 저기요 or 여기요 is polite and completely normal.