Signification
Used to tell someone not to worry or bother about something.
Contexte culturel
Koreans often use this phrase to minimize their own needs to avoid being a burden to others. It's a key part of 'social lubrication.' In a hierarchy, a superior says this to a subordinate to show they are 'cool' or 'forgiving,' which builds loyalty. On platforms like KakaoTalk, '신경 ㄴㄴ' is the ultimate way to tell friends 'it's all good' without being formal. Hosts use this to tell guests not to help with dishes or cleaning, emphasizing the guest's comfort.
The Smile Rule
Always say this with a slight smile to ensure it sounds like reassurance rather than a cold dismissal.
Watch the 'Kkeo'
Never use '신경 꺼' with people you aren't extremely close with. It's a friendship-ender if used wrongly.
Signification
Used to tell someone not to worry or bother about something.
The Smile Rule
Always say this with a slight smile to ensure it sounds like reassurance rather than a cold dismissal.
Watch the 'Kkeo'
Never use '신경 꺼' with people you aren't extremely close with. It's a friendship-ender if used wrongly.
Add '괜찮아요'
Pairing '{신경|神經} 쓰지 마세요' with '괜찮아요' (It's okay) makes you sound 100% more natural and kind.
The 'Nunchi' Connection
Using this phrase shows you have good 'nunchi' (social sense) because you recognize the other person's discomfort and act to fix it.
Teste-toi
Which phrase is most appropriate when a colleague apologizes for a small typo?
A: 오타가 있어서 죄송합니다. B: ________.
신경 쓰지 마세요 is the polite, standard way to dismiss a small mistake.
Fill in the blank with the correct Hanja-based word.
너무 (____) 쓰지 마세요. 건강에 안 좋아요.
The phrase is '{신경|神經} 쓰다'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. 신경 쓰지 마세요. 2. 신경 꺼.
'신경 꺼' is aggressive/informal, while '신경 쓰지 마세요' is polite.
Complete the dialogue politely.
가: 제가 좀 도와드릴까요? 나: 아니요, 바쁘신데 (________________).
This is a polite way to decline help when the other person is busy.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Don't Worry vs. Never Mind
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA: 오타가 있어서 죄송합니다. B: ________.
신경 쓰지 마세요 is the polite, standard way to dismiss a small mistake.
너무 (____) 쓰지 마세요. 건강에 안 좋아요.
The phrase is '{신경|神經} 쓰다'.
1. 신경 쓰지 마세요. 2. 신경 꺼.
'신경 꺼' is aggressive/informal, while '신경 쓰지 마세요' is polite.
가: 제가 좀 도와드릴까요? 나: 아니요, 바쁘신데 (________________).
This is a polite way to decline help when the other person is busy.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's not rude if you use the full polite form '{신경|神經} 쓰지 마세요' for a small thing, but '{신경|神經} 안 쓰셔도 됩니다' is safer and more professional.
'Never mind' can sometimes sound frustrated. '{신경|神經} 쓰지 마세요' is usually warmer and more focused on the other person's feelings.
Yes, if you say it sharply or use '신경 꺼,' it clearly communicates 'Mind your own business.'
Yes, it comes from {神經|神經}. Knowing the Hanja helps you connect it to other words like '신경질' (irritability).
You can say '저는 {신경|神經} 쓰지 마세요.'
It's a bit too light. For emotional pain, '걱정 마세요' or '다 잘 될 거예요' is better.
In texting, people just write '신경ㄴㄴ' or 'ㄴㄱㄴㄴ'.
It can, but it usually means 'You shouldn't care/worry.' To say 'I don't care,' you'd say '상관없어요.'
It's a metaphor for mental energy. Using nerves means you are paying close, perhaps stressful, attention.
Not exactly. You would say '제 일은 제가 알아서 하겠습니다' (I will take care of my own business).
Expressions liées
걱정 마세요
similarDon't worry
괜찮아요
similarIt's okay
신경 꺼
specialized formMind your own business
관심 없어요
contrastI'm not interested
잊어버리세요
builds onPlease forget it
