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아니야 meaning and pronunciation

aniya · no; no way; absolutely not

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NIKL target code 29726
Part of speech: 감탄사Pronunciation: 아니야Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    묻는 말에 대하여 강조하며, 또는 단호하게 부정하며 대답할 때 쓰는 말.

    English: no; no way; absolutely not — An exclamation uttered when answering negatively in an emphatic and resolute manner.

    Examples

    • 어제 네가 창문을 깼지?
    • 아니야, 내가 안 깼어.
    • 생일 선물로 뭘 받고 싶니?
    • 아니야, 생일 선물 같은 것은 준비 안 해도 돼.
    • 바빠서 그러는데 좀 늦게 가도 될까요?
    • 아니야, 바쁘면 굳이 안 와도 괜찮아.
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