English–Korean
“no” in Korean
How to say “no” in Korean
“No” in Korean is 아니 (ani).
A brief pushback that stops an idea and replaces it with a correction.
Example sentences with 아니
아니, 내가 한 게 아니야.a ni nae ga han ke a ni ya
No, it wasn't me.
Tips for using 아니
- Its short form can sound blunt when used with older people or in formal settings, while it is natural among friends and children.
Other Korean words for “no”
아니요, 괜찮습니다.a ni yo kwaen chan sseum ni da
No, it's okay.
아뇨, 괜찮아요.a nyo kwaen cha na yo
No, I'm okay.