Asking for Directions

실례합니다. [sil-rye-ham-ni-da]
Excuse me.

• Literally means "I'm committing a rudeness"

저기요! [jeo-gi-yo]
You over there! / Hey!

• Polite Korean expression used to get someone's attention or to call for assistance.

저기요! 실례하지만... [jeo-gi-yo! sil-rye-ha-ji-man]
Excuse me, but...

• 하지만 [ha-ji-man] means "but"

저기요! 실례하지만.. is a polite way to grab someone's attention and start a conversation.

• A: 저기요! 실례하지만.. [jeo-gi-yo! sil-rye-ha-ji-man]
  Excuse me, but..
• B: 네?
  Yes?