Korean phrase
~ 안 돼요. ~ an twae yo
Meaning
You can't ___
When to use it
This means that an action is not allowed. It is a polite everyday way to prohibit something, with a tone that can range from gentle to firm.
Example dialogue
그거 만지면 안 돼요. keu geo man ji myeon an twae yo
You can't touch that.
네, 안 만질게요. ne an man jil kke yo
Okay, I won't touch that.