Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'don't' for most people, but use 'doesn't' for he, she, and it—and always use the basic verb form after.
- Use 'don't' for I, You, We, and They. Example: 'I don't like coffee.'
- Use 'doesn't' for He, She, and It. Example: 'She doesn't like tea.'
- Never add an 's' to the main verb after 'doesn't'. Example: 'He doesn't work' (not works).
Overview
don't like(좋아하지 않는다)라고 말하려다 실수로 고장 난 로봇처럼 말해본 적 있나요? 아니면 우버 기사님께 아직 영어를 잘 don't speak(못한다)라고 설명하고 싶었던 적은요? No라고 말하는 건 Yes라고 말하는 것만큼이나 중요해요.don't want)고 문자를 보내거나 동료에게 프린터가 작동하지 않는다(doesn't work)고 말할 때, 이 패턴은 여러분의 가장 좋은 친구가 되어줄 거예요. 걱정 마세요, 배터리가 1% 남았을 때만큼 무서운 건 아니니까요.do와 does에 익숙해지면, 프로처럼 거절할 수 있게 될 거예요. 틴더에서 왼쪽으로 스와이프하는 것의 문법 버전이라고 생각해보세요. 간단하고, 효과적이고, 어디에나 쓰이니까요.How This Grammar Works
not을 붙일 수는 없거든요. I like not pizza라고 말할 수는 없어요.
do예요.do에 not을 붙이면, 본동사를 보호하는 방패가 돼요. 가장 중요한 건 본동사가 가장 단순한 «발가벗은» 형태(원형)를 유지한다는 점이에요. 주어가 he, she, 또는 it이라 해도 본동사는 변하지 않아요.do나 does가 모든 일을 처리하거든요. 마치 본동사가 쉴 수 있게 귀찮은 서류 작업을 다 처리해주는 개인 비서와 같아요. 자신(I), 친구(you), 또는 그룹(we, they)에 대해 이야기할 때는 do not을 사용해요.he, she, it)에 대해 이야기할 때는 does not을 사용하고요. 이건 핸드폰에 맞는 충전기를 고르는 것과 비슷해요. 주어에 맞는 도우미를 짝지어주기만 하면 돼요.
Formation Pattern
do 또는 does를 사용해요.
not이라는 단어를 추가하세요.
Conjugation Table
| Subject | Helper + Not | Main Verb | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| I | do not / don't | like | I don't like coffee. |
저는 커피를 좋아하지 않아요. |
| You | do not / don't | watch | You don't watch TV. |
너는 TV를 안 봐. |
| He | does not / doesn't | play | He doesn't play games. |
그는 게임을 안 해. |
| She | does not / doesn't | eat | She doesn't eat meat. |
그녀는 고기를 안 먹어. |
| It | does not / doesn't | work | It doesn't work. |
작동하지 않아. |
| We | do not / don't | go | We don't go out. |
우리는 외출하지 않아. |
| They | do not / don't | speak | They don't speak. |
그들은 말하지 않아. |
When To Use It
- Daily Habits (매일의 습관): "I
don'tdrink tea in the morning." (어쩌면 찬물을 더 좋아하는 특이한 취향일지도?) - General Truths (일반적인 진리): "The sun
doesn'tgo around the earth." (받아라, 지구 평면설 신봉자들!) - Dislikes (싫어하는 것): "She
doesn'tlike spicy food." (그러니 그녀를 매운 닭날개 집으로 데려가지 마세요.) - Technical Issues (기술적 문제): "The Wi-Fi
doesn'tconnect here." (현대인의 최대 비극이죠.) - Social Situations (사회적 상황): "We
don'tknow that guy." (이상한 사람이 단톡방에 들어오려고 할 때.)
- Casual: "I
don'twant it." (친구들과 함께일 때, 왓츠앱이나 디스코드 통화에서.) - Formal:
I
(상사에게 보내는 이메일이나 계약서에 서명할 때.)do notwish to participate. - Very Direct: "No, I
don't." (누군가 귀찮게 굴 때 짧고 강력하게.)
Common Mistakes
Double S 오류예요. 긍정문에서는 She likes pizza라고 하죠. 하지만 부정문에서는 does가 이미 's'를 가지고 있어요. 아주 욕심 많은 동사라 본동사에서 's'를 훔쳐오거든요!- ✗ "She
doesn'tlikespizza." ('s'끼리 싸우고 있어요!) - ✓ "She
doesn'tlikepizza." (완벽해요. 's'가does로 이동했어요.)
- ✗
I
(해적처럼 들려요. 멋진 해적 말고 그냥 해적이요.)nothave money. - ✓ "I
don'thave money." (슬프지만, 문법적으로는 맞아요!)
don't와 doesn't를 헷갈려 해요. 기억하세요: he, she, it은 특별한 셋(Special Three)이에요. 얘네들은 항상 's'가 있는 것(doesn't)을 원해요. 그 외의 주어들은 don't로 충분해요. 이걸 틀려도 원어민들이 알아듣기는 하겠지만, 오작동하는 AI처럼 들릴 거예요.Contrast With Similar Patterns
to be 동사(am/is/are)와 헷갈리지 마세요.- 행동(run, eat, sleep)에는
don't/doesn't를 쓰세요: "Idon'tsleep." - 상태나 묘사에는
am not/isn't/aren't를 쓰세요:I
am nottired.
don't tired"라고 말하면, 사람들이 포크로 수프를 떠먹으려는 사람 보듯 쳐다볼 거예요. Don't 뒤에는 행동 동사가 와야 해요. Am not 뒤에는 형용사나 명사가 필요하고요.am not -ing)과 비교해보세요.- Present Simple: "I
don'tplay soccer." (일반적으로, 취미로서 안 해요.) - Present Continuous:
I
(지금, 바로 이 순간에 안 하고 있어요.)am notplaying soccer.
Does를 plays, eats, works 같은 동사 끝에 있는 's'를 몰래 훔쳐가는 작은 도둑이라고 생각해보세요. 도둑이 's'를 가져가면, 본동사는 빈손(기본형)으로 남게 되죠.Quick FAQ
he랑 don't를 같이 써도 되나요?
아니요! 절대 안 돼요. He는 항상 doesn't가 필요해요. He에 don't를 쓰는 건 샌들에 양말을 신는 것과 같아요—하는 사람이 있긴 하지만, 절대 옳은 건 아니죠.
do not이 don't보다 더 올바른 표현인가요?
딱히 그렇진 않아요. Don't는 말하기나 문자에서의 표준이에요. do not은 격식 있는 에세이를 쓰거나 영화 속 악당이 자신의 사악한 계획을 설명할 때만 쓰세요.
본동사가 변할 때가 있나요?
절대 없어요! don't나 doesn't가 들어간 부정문에서 본동사는 항상 기본형이에요. 이 규칙에서 제일 쉬운 부분이죠!
Progressive Practice
주어를 확인하세요: I, You, We, They인가요, 아니면 He, She, It인가요?
무기를 고르세요: don't 또는 doesn't.
본동사에서 's'를 제거하세요. (예: goes는 go가 됩니다).
모든 걸 합쳐서 소리 내어 말해보세요! 주말에 하지 않는 일 세 가지를 누군가에게 말해보세요.
2. Negative Present Simple Conjugation
| Subject | Auxiliary + Not | Contraction | Main Verb (Base) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
I
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do not
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don't
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work
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You
|
do not
|
don't
|
work
|
|
He
|
does not
|
doesn't
|
work
|
|
She
|
does not
|
doesn't
|
work
|
|
It
|
does not
|
doesn't
|
work
|
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We
|
do not
|
don't
|
work
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They
|
do not
|
don't
|
work
|
Full Form vs. Contraction
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
|
do not
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don't
|
Common in speech and informal writing
|
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does not
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doesn't
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Common in speech and informal writing
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Meanings
The standard way to make a sentence negative in the Present Simple tense for actions, habits, and permanent facts.
Habits and Routines
Used to describe things that do not happen regularly or as part of a schedule.
“We don't go to the gym on Saturdays.”
“He doesn't wake up early.”
General Truths and Facts
Used to state things that are not true in a general sense.
“The sun doesn't move around the Earth.”
“Cats don't like water.”
Preferences and Feelings
Used with stative verbs like like, love, hate, or want to express negative feelings.
“I don't want any help.”
“She doesn't like spicy food.”
Reference Table
| 주어 | 부정문 형태 | 예시 문장 |
|---|---|---|
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I
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don't + 동사원형
|
I don't like coffee.
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You
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don't + 동사원형
|
You don't understand.
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We
|
don't + 동사원형
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We don't live here.
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They
|
don't + 동사원형
|
They don't work on Sundays.
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He
|
doesn't + 동사원형
|
He doesn't play sports.
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She
|
doesn't + 동사원형
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She doesn't speak French.
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It
|
doesn't + 동사원형
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It doesn't rain much.
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My friends (복수)
|
don't + 동사원형
|
My friends don't know.
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My sister (단수)
|
doesn't + 동사원형
|
My sister doesn't sing.
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
I do not wish to have any wine, thank you. (Social gathering)
I don't want any wine, thanks. (Social gathering)
I'm good, I don't drink. (Social gathering)
Nah, I'm straight. (Social gathering)
Don't vs. Doesn't: 누구에게 뭘 쓸까요?
'Don't'는 다음 주어와 함께 사용해요:
- I I don't play.
- You You don't listen.
- We We don't know.
- They They don't care.
- 복수 명사 Students don't like homework.
'Doesn't'는 다음 주어와 함께 사용해요:
- He He doesn't sing.
- She She doesn't work.
- It It doesn't bite.
- 단수 명사 The cat doesn't eat fish.
핵심 규칙:
- 동사원형 Always use the base form of the verb after 'don't' or 'doesn't'.
Don't vs. Doesn't: 한눈에 비교하기
현재형 동사를 부정하는 방법
동사가 'be동사' (am/is/are) 또는 조동사 (can/should/must)인가요?
문장의 주어는 무엇인가요?
주어가 'I, You, We, They' 또는 복수 명사인가요?
주어가 'He, She, It' 또는 단수 명사인가요?
Don't/Doesn't 사용 시점
일상 습관
- • I don't drink coffee.
- • He doesn't wake up early.
일반적인 사실
- • Birds don't fly at night.
- • It doesn't snow here.
의견/선호
- • We don't like that show.
- • She doesn't agree.
일/공부
- • They don't work weekends.
- • My laptop doesn't run that program.
수준별 예문
I don't like milk.
He doesn't play football.
We don't live in a big house.
She doesn't have a car.
They don't usually arrive on time.
It doesn't rain much in summer.
My brother doesn't want to go out.
You don't need a passport for this trip.
The company doesn't provide health insurance.
I don't think that's a good idea.
She doesn't care what people say about her.
This machine doesn't work properly.
The evidence doesn't necessarily prove his guilt.
He doesn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation.
The law doesn't apply to international waters.
I don't suppose you have a spare key?
It doesn't follow that all rich people are happy.
She doesn't half talk a lot!
The Prime Minister doesn't intend to resign.
One doesn't simply ignore such a blatant insult.
The argument doesn't hold water under close examination.
He doesn't suffer fools gladly.
The script doesn't quite capture the essence of the novel.
Such behavior doesn't befit a man of his standing.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners often say 'She doesn't has' because 'She has' is affirmative.
Using 'be' verbs to negate action verbs.
Using 'don't' with words like 'nothing' or 'never'.
자주 하는 실수
I no like.
I don't like.
She don't like.
She doesn't like.
He doesn't likes.
He doesn't like.
I am not like.
I don't like.
They doesn't work.
They don't work.
It don't matter.
It doesn't matter.
She not works.
She doesn't work.
I don't can go.
I can't go.
He doesn't has.
He doesn't have.
I don't be happy.
I am not happy.
Rarely he doesn't speak.
Rarely does he speak.
문장 패턴
I don't ___.
She doesn't ___ anymore.
It doesn't ___ to be a problem.
They don't ___ why ___.
Real World Usage
I don't know yet, sorry!
She doesn't want any onions on her burger.
I don't have much experience with Java, but I learn fast.
He doesn't miss! 🏀
This train doesn't stop at Central Station.
My app doesn't open after the update.
'S'를 기억해요!
동사원형이 제일 중요해요!
줄임말을 잘 들어봐요!
'아니요'도 예의 바르게!
질문으로 연습해요!
Smart Tips
Stop! Think of 'doesn't' as an 'S-Thief'. It already stole the 's' from the verb.
Check if there is an action. If you can 'do' it (like run, eat, sleep), use 'don't'.
Always use the contraction. 'Do not' sounds very stiff and robotic.
Remember: 'He has' -> 'He doesn't HAVE'. 'Has' is just 'have + s', and the 's' is gone!
발음
The 't' in don't
In fast speech, the 't' at the end of 'don't' is often silent or a 'stop' sound.
Doesn't reduction
The second 'e' is silent. It sounds like 'duz-nt'.
Emphasis on the negative
I DON'T like it.
Strongly disagreeing or correcting someone.
암기하기
기억법
The 'S' is like a hat: only one person can wear it. In 'doesn't', the helper verb is already wearing the 's' hat, so the main verb doesn't need one.
시각적 연상
Imagine a small robot named 'Doesn't' that has a vacuum cleaner. Every time it sees a verb with an 's' (like 'eats'), it sucks the 's' away, leaving just 'eat'.
Rhyme
I, you, we, they—don't is the way. He, she, it—doesn't is the fit!
Story
Once there was a verb named 'Likes'. He was very happy with his 's'. But then a bully named 'Doesn't' came along. 'Doesn't' stole the 's' and 'Likes' became just 'Like'. Now they always stand together: 'Doesn't Like'.
Word Web
챌린지
Look around your room. Find 5 things you DON'T like or 5 things your pet/roommate DOESN'T do. Say them out loud.
문화 노트
Using 'do not' instead of 'don't' can sound angry or very serious. Parents often use 'do not' when scolding children.
In some dialects, 'don't' is used for all subjects, including he/she/it.
In very formal or older British English, you might occasionally hear 'I have not' instead of 'I don't have', though it is becoming rare.
The use of 'do' as a helper verb (do-support) emerged in Middle English around the 14th century.
대화 시작하기
What is a food that you don't like?
Tell me something your best friend doesn't do.
What doesn't happen in your city during the winter?
What are some things that don't matter to you anymore?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
My cat ___ like water.
Find and fix the mistake:
She don't speaks Spanish.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Nosotros no trabajamos los sábados.'
Answer starts with: ["W...
Score: /4
연습 문제
8 exercisesMy sister ___ like chocolate.
They ___ live in London.
Find and fix the mistake:
He doesn't plays tennis on Sundays.
We want coffee.
You should use 'doesn't' with the subject 'I'.
Pick the correct subject.
A: Does he speak English? B: No, he ___.
work / she / doesn't / here
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI ___ understand this math problem.
My phone don't charge fast.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Ella no vive cerca de aquí.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the subjects with the correct form:
These flowers ___ grow well in the shade.
The new restaurant not open on Mondays.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Él no come carne todos los días.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the subjects with the correct form:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
No. In English, you must use `don't` or `doesn't` before the verb. 'I no like' is a common mistake for beginners.
Use `do not` in very formal writing (like a legal contract) or when you want to be very emphatic. In normal conversation, always use `don't`.
Because the 's' has already moved to the word `does`. You only need one 's' to show it's the third person.
No. Modal verbs like `can`, `should`, and `must` have their own negative forms (`can't`, `shouldn't`). They never use 'don't'.
In standard academic English, no. However, you will hear it in some songs and dialects. For learning, always use `doesn't`.
The verb `to be` (am, is, are) is special. It doesn't use 'don't'. You say `I am not`, `He is not`, etc.
You put the contraction at the start: `Don't you like pizza?` or `Doesn't she work here?`
Yes. In the past, both 'don't' and 'doesn't' change to `didn't`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
No + verb
Spanish doesn't use a helper verb like 'do'.
ne + verb + pas
French negates the verb directly; English negates the helper.
verb + nicht
Word order is reversed compared to English.
verb-nai
Japanese uses suffixes; English uses separate helper words.
la + verb
The main verb in Arabic still changes; in English, it stays in base form.
bu + verb
English requires choosing between 'don't' and 'doesn't' based on the subject.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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