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How to respond to “동의하지 않아요.” in Korean
A disagreement can lead to clarification, a shared alternative, or a respectful end to the discussion.
What you might hear
동의하지 않아요.donguihaji anayo.
I don't agree.
Choose a reply that fits
무슨 말씀인지 알겠어요.museun malsseuminji algesseoyo.
I see your point.
Acknowledge the other person's perspective.
이유를 말씀해 주실 수 있어요?iyureul malsseumhae jusil su isseoyo?
Could you tell me why?
Ask for their reason.
다른 방법을 찾을 수도 있어요.dareun bangbeobeul chajeul sudo isseoyo.
Maybe we can find another option.
Look for a practical alternative.
의견이 다르다는 걸 인정해요.uigyeoni dareudaneun geol injeonghaeyo.
Let's agree to disagree.
End the disagreement respectfully when further discussion is unnecessary.
Two short exchanges
Different views
동의하지 않아요.donguihaji anayo.
I don't agree.
무슨 말씀인지 알겠어요.museun malsseuminji algesseoyo.
I see your point.
A practical disagreement
제 생각은 달라요.je saenggageun dallayo.
I see it differently.
이유를 말씀해 주실 수 있어요?iyureul malsseumhae jusil su isseoyo?
Could you tell me why?
Your turn
Suggest finding another option together.
Reveal a sample reply
다른 방법을 찾을 수도 있어요.dareun bangbeobeul chajeul sudo isseoyo.
Maybe we can find another option.
This response guide in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
