Korean phrase
~ 안 받아도 돼요. ~ an pa da do twae yo
Meaning
You don't have to accept ___
When to use it
It means that accepting something is not necessary. It is a polite, gentle way to decline an offer without sounding harsh.
Example dialogue
선물은 안 받아도 돼요. seon mu reun an pa da do twae yo
You don't have to accept the gift.
정말요? 그럼 마음만 받을게요. cheong ma ryo keu reom ma eum man pa deul kke yo
Really? Then I'll just accept the gesture.