English–Korean

“not be okay” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationan toeda

Example

그건 안 돼요.keu geon an twae yo

That is not okay.

Illustration for 안 되다 (not be okay)

How to say “not be okay” in Korean

“Not be okay” in Korean is 안 되다 (an toeda).

A situation fails to meet the conditions for being okay or happening.

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

Example sentences with 안 되다

약속 시간은 안 돼요.yak ssok si ga neun an twae yo

The scheduled time does not work.

Tips for using 안 되다

  • This word is useful when a Korean speaker rejects an idea or says that a plan cannot happen, while English chooses different words for each situation.

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