Korean phrase
아니요, ~ 아니라 ~예요. a ni yo ~ a ni ra ~ ye yo
Meaning
No, it's not ___, it's ___
When to use it
It says that something is not one thing but another. It is common in daily conversation for correcting a mistaken identification, with tone shaped by voice and context.
Example dialogue
그거 초콜릿이에요? keu geo cho kol li si e yo
Is that chocolate?
아니요, 초콜릿이 아니라 사과예요. a ni yo cho kol li si a ni ra sa gwa ye yo
No, it's not chocolate, it's an apple.