Korean phrase
~ 생각하지 않아요. ~ saeng ga ka ji a na yo
Meaning
I don't think ___
When to use it
This phrase gently disagrees with an idea or opinion. It is common in polite conversation and sounds less forceful than a direct no.
Example dialogue
그 영화가 최고라고 생각하지 않아요. keu yeong hwa ga choe go ra go saeng ga ka ji a na yo
I don't think that movie is the best.
정말? 저는 재미있었는데. cheong mal cheo neun chae mi i sseon neun de
Really? But I thought it was fun.