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괜찮아요
How to say it’s okay in Korean A1
괜찮아요 for “it’s fine,” soft refusals, and reassuring someone.
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괜찮아요 means “it’s okay / I’m fine / no thanks” depending on tone. Soft refuse a bag: smile + 괜찮아요.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 괜찮아요 | gwaenchanayo | Polite | It’s fine / I’m okay / no thanks |
| 괜찮아요? | gwaenchanayo? | Polite Q | Are you okay? |
| 괜찮아 | gwaenchana | Casual | Friends |
| 문제 없어요 | munje eopseoyo | Polite | No problem |
Which one do I actually use?
Friend apologizes: 괜찮아요. Clerk offers a bag: 괜찮아요, 필요 없어요. Check on someone: 괜찮아요?.
Pronunciation notes
- 괜찮아요
괜-차-나-요; ㅊ aspirated.
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Common mistakes
- ✗ 괜찮습니다 always for soft no-thanks✓ 괜찮아요해요체 괜찮아요 is the everyday soft refusal.
Example sentences
미안해. — 괜찮아.
mianhae. — gwaenchana.
Sorry. — It’s fine.
봉투 드릴까요? — 괜찮아요.
bongtu deurilkkayo? — gwaenchanayo.
Need a bag? — I’m fine, thanks.
FAQ
How do you say it’s okay in Korean?
괜찮아요 — also used for “I’m fine” and soft “no thanks.”
How do you say no problem?
문제 없어요 or 괜찮아요.
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