English–Korean

“it's okay” in Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwaenchansseumnida

Example

여기 앉아도 괜찮습니다.yeo gi an ja do kwaen chan sseum ni da

It's okay to sit here.

Illustration for 괜찮습니다 (it's okay)

How to say “it's okay” in Korean

“It's okay” in Korean is 괜찮습니다 (kwaenchansseumnida).

A situation or action is acceptable and causes no trouble, so the speaker can approve it or reassure someone.

Full entry for 괜찮습니다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 괜찮습니다

천천히 하셔도 괜찮습니다.cheon cheon hi ha syeo do kwaen chan sseum ni da

It's okay to take your time.

Tips for using 괜찮습니다

  • In conversation, the same polite form can grant permission or check someone's condition, and context and intonation often show which meaning is intended.

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