Korean phrase
원하지 않아요. won ha ji a na yo
Meaning
I don't want to
When to use it
This means the speaker does not want to do something. It is a polite way to decline a request or proposal and express a personal choice.
Example dialogue
이 일을 계속 맡아주실 수 있어요? i i reul kye sok ma ta ju sil ssu i sseo yo
Could you continue handling this work?
죄송하지만, 원하지 않아요. choe song ha ji man won ha ji a na yo
I'm sorry, but I don't want to.