아니요
Introduction:
"아니요" (a-ni-yo) means "no" in Korean and is used in polite conversations. It's an essential word in any language, and in Korean, "아니요" is the standard way to decline or disagree politely. It is often used in formal or neutral contexts when you want to reject an offer, correct someone, or simply respond negatively to a question.
Whether you're saying "no" to an offer, rejecting a suggestion, or simply expressing disagreement, knowing how to use "아니요" will be a key part of your Korean vocabulary.
More expressions (in Korean) with English translation:
- 아니 (a-ni) - No (informal)
- 아니에요 (a-ni-e-yo) - No, it’s not (polite, often used to correct or deny politely)
- 괜찮아요 (gwaen-chan-a-yo) - It's okay / No, thank you
- 아니, 괜찮습니다 (a-ni, gwaen-chan-seum-ni-da) - No, I’m fine (formal)
- 절대 아니에요 (jeol-dae a-ni-e-yo) - Absolutely not
- 아니요, 필요 없어요 (a-ni-yo, pil-yo eobs-eo-yo) - No, I don’t need it
- 그렇게 생각하지 않아요 (geu-reo-ke saeng-gak-ha-ji anh-a-yo) - I don’t think so
- 안 돼요 (an dwae-yo) - No, you can’t / No, it’s not possible
Learning "아니요" and its related expressions is crucial for daily conversations in Korean. Being able to say "no" in a polite and respectful way is just as important as knowing how to say "yes."