Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"No" in Korean: 아니요
아니요aniyo
No in Korean is 아니요 (aniyo). 아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not.
No: starting the exchange
아니요, 저는 학생이 아니에요.aniyo, jeoneun haksaengi anieyo.
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How to pronounce 아니요
Say it
aniyo
/anijo/
아니요 is read aniyo. In 아니요, 괜찮아요, read the full phrase as aniyo, gwaenchanayo.
"No" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아니요aniyo | No The inventory form for no. | The inventory form for no. |
| 아니요, 괜찮아요aniyo, gwaenchanayo | no, thank you 아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not. | 아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not. |
How to use 아니요 in real life
- 1No: starting the exchange
아니요, 저는 학생이 아니에요.
aniyo, jeoneun haksaengi anieyo.
No, I am not a student.
아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not.
- 2No: adding useful context
아니요, 더 필요하지 않아요.
aniyo, deo piryohaji anhayo.
No, I do not need any more.
This sentence places 아니요 in a complete exchange.
- 3No: a different conversation
아니요, 아직 못 봤어요.
aniyo, ajik mot bwasseoyo.
No, I have not seen it yet.
This sentence places 아니요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아니요
Incorrect: 아니요, 저는 학생가 아니에요.
Correct: 아니요, 저는 학생이 아니에요.
When practicing no, 학생 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 학생이, not 학생가.
Incorrect: 아니요, 저는 학생이 아니에요이에요.
Correct: 아니요, 저는 학생이 아니에요.
When practicing no, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 아니요, 저는 학생이 아니에요.
Good to know
아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 아니요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아니요, 저는 학생이 아니에요.
aniyo, jeoneun haksaengi anieyo.
No, I am not a student.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아니요, 더 필요하지 않아요.
aniyo, deo piryohaji anhayo.
No, I do not need any more.
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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FAQ
Common questions about "No" in Korean
What does 아니요 mean?
No in Korean is 아니요 (aniyo). 아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not.
When should I say 아니요, 괜찮아요?
아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not.
How does 아니요, 괜찮아요 differ from the basic expression?
아니요, 괜찮아요 means “no, thank you”. 아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not.
Can I use 아니요 in a full sentence?
아니요, 저는 학생이 아니에요. means “No, I am not a student.” 아니요 is a polite no; 아니에요 is a separate copula form meaning is not.
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