A1 Expression Formal

아니요, 틀려요

aniyo, teullyeoyo

No, that's wrong

Meaning

To indicate disagreement or incorrectness.

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Cultural Background

Direct correction is often softened with '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry, but). In meetings, use '다시 확인해 보겠습니다' instead of direct correction. Professors appreciate precise corrections if done respectfully.

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Softening

Add '죄송하지만' before this phrase to be extra polite.

Meaning

To indicate disagreement or incorrectness.

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Softening

Add '죄송하지만' before this phrase to be extra polite.

Test Yourself

Which phrase is correct for a formal setting?

Someone says 2+2=5. You say: ____

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

틀려요 is the correct term for factual errors.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase is correct for a formal setting? Choose A1

Someone says 2+2=5. You say: ____

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

틀려요 is the correct term for factual errors.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is better to use indirect language like '다시 확인해 보겠습니다'.

Related Phrases

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다르다

contrast

to be different

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맞아요

contrast

that is correct

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