How to say no in korean? the ultimate guide(with audio)
Well, it’s time to learn to say no in Korean.
But is it enough?
Not exactly In some situations, to disagreeing or give negative answers properly, you need to step up your game and switch your “아니요 [ ah-nee-yo ]” for more elaborated answers.
So, knowing how to say “no” in different ways in korean is imperative to improve your Korean vocabulary.
With this lesson, you’ll learn numerous other ways to express this same idea, like “no way” and “in your dreams.” Just like with English as well as how to make it casual and informal with examples & exercises in minutes.
So, Let’s get a little negative, shall we?
Table of contents
- How to say no in Korean? the standard way •
- How to Say “No” Politely in Korean? •
- How to Say “No” Casually in Korean? •
- How to answer a Negative Question in Korean •
- Stop saying aniyo-9more Ways You Can Say “No” in Korean like the native o 안돼요 – You Can’t o 아니에요 –
- It’s Not o 없어요-
- It Doesn’t Exist o 못해요 (Mothaeyo) -
- I Can’t Do It. o
- I Don’t Want/ I Dislike o
- Command No •
- The Difference Between 아니요 and 아니에요 •
- Conclusion
How to say no in Korean?
The standard way Politeness is a must have in korean culture. There are just times when we have to disagree or give them negative answers, but you don’t want to risk coming across rude or insensitive, you can just this phrase. The most standard way to say no in korean is 아니요 (a-ni-yo) and can safely be used it with anyone. The korean word aniyo is form of the korean verb a-ni-da which literally translated as “to be not”. Did you see that(요) yo at the end ? That’s what it makes it politer. let’s see where you can use this phrase When to Use You should use this when: The person you are talking with is older than you You’re not close friends with that person You’re talking to a group of people You’re unsure what politeness level to use How to Use Here are some sample sentences using your new word: No, it is ok. 아니요, 괜찮아요. No, it is wrong. 아니요, 틀렸어요. No, I am full. 아니요, 배불러요. No, I do not need it. 아니요, 필요없어요. No, I am not sure. 아니요, 잘 몰라요. A: 그것은 맥주예요? (geugeos-eun maekjuyeyo) – Is that a beer? B: 아니요, 맥주가 아니에요. (aniyo , maekjuga anieyo) – No, it’s not a beer. Apart from aniyo, there are Many different sayings from informal to formal phrases exist to say no in korean. Let’s see what they are! Difference between 아니요 [ ah-nee-oh ] and 아니요 [ ah-nee-yo ] in Korean Have you ever the word 아니오. [ ah-nee-oh ] ? Korean learner often gets confused while both aniyo and anio to say “no” It’s quite simple Did you see that(요) yo at the end ? 아니요 [ ah-nee-yo ] and 아니요 [ ah-nee-oh ] are both formal ways to say no in korean . The only difference between 아니요 [ ah-nee-yo ] and 아니오 [ ah-nee-oh ] is that 아니요 [ ah-nee-yo ] more commonly used than 아니오. [ ah-nee-oh ] in modern Korea. 아니오. [ ah-nee-oh ] is the old style of saying “no” in korean. You might have heard this word often watching traditional Korean dramas. Example: A: 바쁘세요? (bappeuseyo) Are you busy? B: 아니오. (anio) No. You may hear the “오 (o)” endings in examples like “기다려 주십시오 (gidaryeo jusipsio)