मतलब
Expressing strong disagreement or correction.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Korean culture, direct disagreement is often avoided to maintain 'Gibun' (feelings/mood). '그건 아니죠' is one of the few acceptable ways to disagree directly because the '-죠' ending softens the blow by implying a shared logic. Hierarchy is strict. While '그건 아니죠' is polite, using it too often with a superior can make you seem 'Kkadatrowun' (picky/difficult). It's best used when you have clear evidence to back up your 'No'. Characters who say '그건 아니죠' are often portrayed as righteous, brave, or 'cider-like' (refreshing). It’s the phrase of the hero standing up to a bully. On Korean portals like Naver or Daum, '그건 아니죠' is a standard opening for a rebuttal. It's considered more 'civilized' than jumping straight into insults.
Intonation is Key
If you end with a rising pitch, it sounds like a genuine question ('Is that not it?'). If you end with a falling pitch, it's a firm statement ('That's not it.').
Don't Overuse
Using this too much in one conversation can make you sound argumentative or 'Kkondae' (preachy).
मतलब
Expressing strong disagreement or correction.
Intonation is Key
If you end with a rising pitch, it sounds like a genuine question ('Is that not it?'). If you end with a falling pitch, it's a firm statement ('That's not it.').
Don't Overuse
Using this too much in one conversation can make you sound argumentative or 'Kkondae' (preachy).
The '좀' Buffer
Adding '좀' (그건 좀 아니죠) makes you sound like you are trying to be considerate of the other person's feelings, even while disagreeing.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank to complete the polite disagreement.
A: 모든 사람이 이 영화를 좋아해요. B: 그건 ____. 제 친구들은 싫어해요.
The speaker is disagreeing with the statement that 'everyone' likes the movie by providing a counter-example.
Choose the most natural response for B.
A: (In a meeting) 이번 프로젝트는 제가 혼자 다 결정하겠습니다. B: ________________
In a formal meeting, '그건 아니죠' is the appropriate way to politely challenge an unfair decision.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase fits a situation where you are correcting a friend who said you were born in 1995 (but you were born in 1996)?
With a friend, the informal '그건 아니지' is the most natural and common choice.
Which of these is the most polite but firm way to say 'That's not right'?
Select the best option.
The '-죠' ending provides the perfect balance of politeness and firmness.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासA: 모든 사람이 이 영화를 좋아해요. B: 그건 ____. 제 친구들은 싫어해요.
The speaker is disagreeing with the statement that 'everyone' likes the movie by providing a counter-example.
A: (In a meeting) 이번 프로젝트는 제가 혼자 다 결정하겠습니다. B: ________________
In a formal meeting, '그건 아니죠' is the appropriate way to politely challenge an unfair decision.
Which phrase fits a situation where you are correcting a friend who said you were born in 1995 (but you were born in 1996)?
With a friend, the informal '그건 아니지' is the most natural and common choice.
Select the best option.
The '-죠' ending provides the perfect balance of politeness and firmness.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt depends on the context. It is polite (존댓말), but because it's a direct disagreement, it can feel sharp. Use it when you need to be firm.
Yes, if they made a factual mistake. But if you are disagreeing with their opinion, '제 생각은 조금 다릅니다' is more respectful.
'-잖아요' is more emotional and implies 'You should already know this'. '-죠' is more of a calm statement of fact.
It's better to use '그것은 옳지 않다' or '그것은 사실이 아니다' in formal writing. '그건 아니죠' is primarily a spoken expression.
Drop the '요' and say '그건 아니지'.
No, it can refer to a statement, an idea, a behavior, or a situation mentioned previously.
'아니요' is just 'No'. '그건 아니죠' explains *what* is no (that thing/idea) and adds a layer of social interaction.
Yes, '그건 에바지' (from 'over') is very common among younger people to mean 'That's too much/not right'.
No. For 'You're welcome', use '아니에요' or '별말씀을요'. '그건 아니죠' only means disagreement.
Use '절대 아니죠' (That's absolutely not it).
संबंधित मुहावरे
말도 안 돼요
similarThat makes no sense / No way.
그럴 리가요
similarThat can't be / No way.
제 생각은 다릅니다
specialized formMy thoughts are different.
그건 그렇고
contrastThat aside / Anyway.
