Signification
To indicate something is forbidden or impossible.
Contexte culturel
Using '안 돼요' is a way to save face for both parties. In meetings, '안 됩니다' is used to reject proposals politely. Teachers use '안 돼요' to correct student behavior.
Softening the blow
Add '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry, but) before '안 돼요' to sound much more polite.
Don't be blunt
Avoid just saying '안 돼' to strangers; it can sound like you are scolding them.
Signification
To indicate something is forbidden or impossible.
Softening the blow
Add '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry, but) before '안 돼요' to sound much more polite.
Don't be blunt
Avoid just saying '안 돼' to strangers; it can sound like you are scolding them.
Nunchi
Sometimes Koreans say '조금 어려울 것 같아요' (It seems a bit difficult) instead of '안 돼요' to be extra polite.
Teste-toi
Which phrase is correct for a formal sign?
____ (Prohibited)
Formal signs require the highest level of politeness.
Complete the sentence: '여기서 담배를 피우면 ____.'
____
Smoking is prohibited, so use the negative form.
Friend: 'Can we meet at 2 PM?' You: 'Sorry, ____.'
____
You are declining the request.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A child is running in the house.
Parents use informal speech with children.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ (Prohibited)
Formal signs require the highest level of politeness.
____
Smoking is prohibited, so use the negative form.
____
You are declining the request.
A child is running in the house.
Parents use informal speech with children.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsIt's very versatile, but use '못 해요' for inability and '싫어요' for dislike.
Not if you use the polite ending '-요'.
Use '안 됩니다'.
Yes, '시간이 안 돼요' means 'I don't have time'.
It's a way of saying 'Oh no, this is bad'.
Yes, it is the standard way to express prohibition.
Expressions liées
안 되다
canonical formTo not work/be allowed
하면 안 돼요
builds onYou must not do it
안 될 것 같아요
similarI don't think it will work
