Korean word

상관없다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsanggwaneoptta

Meaning

  • adjectivenot mind

Example

그냥 상관없어요.keu nyang sang gwa neop sseo yo

I don't mind.

Illustration for 상관없다 (not mind)

More examples

저는 어떤 영화든 상관없어요.cheo neun eo tteon yeong hwa deun sang gwa neop sseo yo

I don't mind which movie it is.

Core concept

A matter has no effect on the outcome, so it causes no concern or objection.

Common phrases

  • 아무거나 상관없어요a mu geo na sang gwa neop sseo yo

    Anything is okay

  • 어떤 선택이든 상관없어요eo tteon seon tae gi deun sang gwa neop sseo yo

    Any option is okay

  • 저에게는 상관없어요cheo e ge neun sang gwa neop sseo yo

    of no concern to me

Similar words

괜찮다kwaenchanta: In an acceptable condition that does not cause concern.
문제없다munjeeoptta: Without a problem or obstacle that creates difficulty.
관계없다kwangyeeoptta: Having no connection with the person, thing, or topic under discussion.

Definition in Korean

어떤 문제나 선택이 결과에 영향을 주지 않아 걱정하거나 반대하지 않는다는 뜻으로 쓰이는 형용사.eo tteon mun je na seon tae gi kyeol gwa e yeong hyang eul chu ji a na keok jjeong ha geo na pan dae ha ji an neun da neun tteu seu ro sseu i neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It combines the Korean word for relation or concern with the word for absence, giving the idea that a matter has no bearing and therefore causes no concern.

Usage tips

  • It is useful for showing easy acceptance of a situation, but the speaker's tone can make it sound warm, neutral, or dismissive.

Other meanings

  • be okayadjective
  • not careadjective

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