Korean phrase

~ 아닌데요. ~ a nin de yo

Meaning

not ___, actually

When to use it

It politely says that something is not the case. It often corrects a mistaken idea and may show mild surprise.

Example dialogue

학생이에요? hak ssaeng i e yo

Are you a student?

학생이 아닌데요. hak ssaeng i a nin de yo

I'm not a student, actually.

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