Korean phrase
~ 아니라 ~예요. ~ a ni ra ~ ye yo
Meaning
not ___, but ___
When to use it
This phrase corrects a mistaken identification. It gives the correct alternative in a polite, basic way.
Example dialogue
이거 사과야? i geo sa gwa ya
Is this an apple?
사과가 아니라 배예요. sa gwa ga a ni ra pae ye yo
It's not an apple; it's a pear.