Korean phrase
~ 아니라 ~입니다. ~ a ni ra ~ im ni da
Meaning
not ___, but ___
When to use it
This pattern says one fact is wrong and gives the right one. It is a polite way to correct a person's role or title.
Example dialogue
저 사람은 학생이 아니라 선생님입니다. cheo sa ra meun hak ssaeng i a ni ra seon saeng ni mim ni da
That person is not a student but a teacher.
아, 그러시군요. 알려줘서 고마워요. a keu reo si gu nyo al lyeo jwo seo ko ma wo yo
Oh, I see. Thank you for telling me.