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"It doesn't matter" in Korean: 상관없어요
상관없어요sangwaneopseoyo
It doesn't matter in Korean is 상관없어요 (sangwaneopseoyo). 상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable.
It doesn't matter: starting the exchange
어느 색이든 상관없어요.eoneu saegideun sangwaneopseoyo.
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How to pronounce 상관없어요
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sangwaneopseoyo
/saŋkwanʌp̚s͈ʌjo/
상관없어요 is read sangwaneopseoyo. In 어느 쪽이든 상관없어요, read the full phrase as eoneu jjogideun sangwaneopseoyo.
"It doesn't matter" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 상관없어요sangwaneopseoyo | It doesn't matter The inventory form for it doesn't matter. | The inventory form for it doesn't matter. |
| 어느 쪽이든 상관없어요eoneu jjogideun sangwaneopseoyo | either way is fine 상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable. | 상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable. |
How to use 상관없어요 in real life
- 1It doesn't matter: starting the exchange
어느 색이든 상관없어요.
eoneu saegideun sangwaneopseoyo.
Any color is fine.
상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable.
- 2It doesn't matter: adding useful context
조금 늦어도 상관없어요.
jogeum neujeodo sangwaneopseoyo.
It does not matter if you are a little late.
This sentence places 상관없어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3It doesn't matter: a different conversation
저는 날짜가 상관없어요.
jeoneun naljjaga sangwaneopseoyo.
The date does not matter to me.
This sentence places 상관없어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 상관없어요
Incorrect: 어느 색이든 상관없어요이에요.
Correct: 어느 색이든 상관없어요.
When practicing it doesn't matter, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 어느 색이든 상관없어요.
Incorrect: 어느 색이든 상관없어요습니다.
Correct: 어느 색이든 상관없어요.
When practicing it doesn't matter, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 어느 색이든 상관없어요.
Good to know
상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 상관없어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
어느 색이든 상관없어요.
eoneu saegideun sangwaneopseoyo.
Any color is fine.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
조금 늦어도 상관없어요.
jogeum neujeodo sangwaneopseoyo.
It does not matter if you are a little late.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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Common questions about "It doesn't matter" in Korean
What does 상관없어요 mean?
It doesn't matter in Korean is 상관없어요 (sangwaneopseoyo). 상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable.
When should I say 어느 쪽이든 상관없어요?
상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable.
How does 어느 쪽이든 상관없어요 differ from the basic expression?
어느 쪽이든 상관없어요 means “either way is fine”. 상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable.
Can I use 상관없어요 in a full sentence?
어느 색이든 상관없어요. means “Any color is fine.” 상관없어요 can mean it does not matter or is unrelated; add the choices if you mean either is acceptable.
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