English–Korean
“not” in Korean
How to say “not” in Korean
“Not” in Korean is 안 (an).
A compact signal before a verb or adjective that turns the following action or description negative.
Example sentences with 안
그는 내게 선물을 안 줬어요.keu neun nae ge seon mu reul an chwo sseo yo
He did not give me a gift.
Tips for using 안
- In everyday conversation, it often expresses a simple decision or fact of not doing something, while inability normally uses a different Korean negative form.
Other Korean words for “not”
나는 그를 믿지않아.na neun keu reul mit jji a na
I do not believe him.