Korean phrase
아니요, ~ 아니에요. a ni yo ~ a ni e yo
Meaning
no, it's not ___
When to use it
This is a gentle way to deny a suggestion or identification. It is polite enough for ordinary conversation without sounding overly formal.
Example dialogue
그거 네 가방이에요? keu geo ne ka bang i e yo
Is that your bag?
아니요, 그거 제 가방 아니에요. a ni yo keu geo che ka bang a ni e yo
No, it's not my bag.