English–Korean
“decline” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsayanghada
Example
초대는 고맙지만 저는 사양하겠습니다.cho dae neun ko map jji man cheo neun sa yang ha get sseum ni da
Thank you for the invitation, but I will decline.
How to say “decline” in Korean
“Decline” in Korean is 사양하다 (sayanghada).
A respectful step back from an offered gift, invitation, or help, with a clear decision not to accept it.
Example sentences with 사양하다
지금은 몸 상태가 안 좋아서 약속은 사양하겠습니다.chi geu meun mom sang tae ga an cho a seo yak sso geun sa yang ha get sseum ni da
I am not feeling well right now, so I will have to say no to meeting up.
Tips for using 사양하다
- In conversation, it is especially useful for gracious refusals in invitations and gift exchanges, while a simpler everyday refusal may sound more natural among close friends.