Korean phrase
기권합니다. ki gwon ham ni da
Meaning
I abstain
When to use it
This means not casting a vote in a formal decision. It is a polite, formal expression often used in meetings and elections.
Example dialogue
표결하겠습니다. 찬성하시는 분 있습니까? pyo gyeol ha get sseum ni da chan seong ha si neun pun it sseum ni kka
I will put it to a vote. Is anyone in favor?
저는 기권합니다. cheo neun ki gwon ham ni da
I abstain.