English–Korean

“not at all” in Korean

Korean

Also아예 (aye)

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonhyeo

Example

나는 그 일에 전혀 관심이 없어.na neun keu i re cheon hyeo kwan si mi eop sseo

I am not interested in that at all.

Illustration for 전혀 (not at all)

How to say “not at all” in Korean

“Not at all” in Korean is 전혀 (cheonhyeo).

Nothing is present, not even a little.

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

Example sentences with 전혀

그는 그 사실을 전혀 몰랐다.keu neun keu sa si reul cheon hyeo mol lat tta

He did not know that fact at all.

Tips for using 전혀

  • It usually appears beside a negative expression, a useful pattern because one small adverb can turn an ordinary denial into a very strong one.

Other Korean words for “not at all”

그는 아예 오지 않았다.keu neun a ye o ji a nat tta

He did not come at all.

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