괜찮아요
Introduction:
"괜찮아요" (gwaen-chan-a-yo) is a versatile phrase in Korean that can mean "It's okay," "I'm okay," "No problem," or "That's fine." It is commonly used in everyday conversations to express comfort, reassurance, or to politely decline something. Whether someone is apologizing, offering help, or asking if you're alright, responding with "괜찮아요" shows that everything is okay and there’s no need to worry.
This phrase is important for expressing both physical and emotional well-being, as well as politely refusing offers.
More expressions (in Korean) with English translation:
- 괜찮아 (gwaen-chan-a) - It's okay (informal)
- 정말 괜찮아요 (jeong-mal gwaen-chan-a-yo) - I’m really okay
- 괜찮습니다 (gwaen-chan-seum-ni-da) - It’s okay (formal)
- 문제 없어요 (mun-je eobs-eo-yo) - There’s no problem
- 별일 아니에요 (byeol-il an-i-e-yo) - It’s nothing / It’s not a big deal
- 괜찮아요, 걱정하지 마세요 (gwaen-chan-a-yo, geok-jeong-ha-ji ma-se-yo) - It’s okay, don’t worry
- 괜찮아요, 제가 할게요 (gwaen-chan-a-yo, je-ga hal-ge-yo) - It’s okay, I’ll do it
- 괜찮아요, 고맙지만 사양할게요 (gwaen-chan-a-yo, go-mab-ji-man sa-yang-hal-ge-yo) - It's okay, thanks but I’ll pass
Knowing how to use "괜찮아요" is essential for daily conversations in Korean. Whether you're reassuring someone, accepting, or politely refusing, this phrase allows you to communicate smoothly and politely in various situations.