Korean phrase
일부러 그런 건 아니야. il bu reo keu reon keon a ni ya
Meaning
I didn't do it on purpose
When to use it
This means the action was not intentional. It explains that something happened by accident and can help calm the other person's anger.
Example dialogue
왜 내 그림을 더럽혔어? wae nae keu ri meul teo reo pyeo sseo
Why did you get my picture dirty?
미안해. 일부러 그런 건 아니야. 공을 잡다가 부딪혔어. mi an hae il bu reo keu reon keon a ni ya kong eul chap tta ga pu di chyeo sseo
I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose. I bumped into it while trying to catch the ball.