Grammar — Entry No. 1047
~지 않다
ji-anha-da · grammar
~지 않다
ji-anha-da
[jee ahn-hah-dah]
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Meaning
Negative ending (~지 않다) meaning ‘not’ or ‘doesn’t.’ Forms negation in standard Korean.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Essential grammar for basic conversation and negation. K-Drama characters use constantly. Natural speech requires comfortable negation usage.
Example Sentences
나는 그거 안 해.
naneun geugeo an hae.
I’m not doing that (refusing action)
그건 좋지 않아.
geugon joh-ji an-hah.
That’s not good (expressing disapproval)
못하지 않나?
mot-haji anha-na?
Can’t you do it? (inquiring difficulty)
⚠️ Don’t use ji-anha-da when…
~지 않다 has variations (안, -지 않다 are both valid negation forms). Different levels of formality available. Essential to master for basic Korean.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Start-Up — characters making negative statements and refusing propositions
- K-Pop: BTS — members using negation naturally in casual interviews
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