A1 Expression Formal

아니요, 괜찮아요

aniyo, gwaenchanaeyo

No, it's okay

Meaning

A polite refusal, indicating no further assistance or concern is needed.

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Cultural Background

Refusing an offer is often done twice before accepting, but '아니요, 괜찮아요' is a firm way to end the cycle. In a formal meeting, '아니요, 괜찮습니다' is preferred.

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Smile!

Always smile when saying this to ensure your 'no' sounds polite.

Meaning

A polite refusal, indicating no further assistance or concern is needed.

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Smile!

Always smile when saying this to ensure your 'no' sounds polite.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to decline?

A friend offers you a ride. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 아니요, 괜찮아요.

This is the standard polite refusal.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to decline? Choose A1

A friend offers you a ride. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 아니요, 괜찮아요.

This is the standard polite refusal.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly polite for professional settings.

Related Phrases

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감사합니다

builds on

Thank you

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됐어요

contrast

That's enough

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