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<div class="pg_page_title">Korean Grammar - Negation</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Korean Grammar - Negation</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/korean Korean] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in the Korean language. Negation is an important part of any language, and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly in order to communicate effectively. We will look at the different ways to express negation in Korean, as well as some examples of how to use them in context. So let's get started! __TOC__


==Negation in Korean==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/korean Korean] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be exploring the concept of negation in Korean grammar. Negation refers to the process of forming negative sentences in a language. In Korean grammar, negation involves the use of special particles and verbs to express a negative meaning.
Negation in Korean is expressed using a variety of words and phrases. The most common way to express negation is by using the particle 'μ•„λ‹ˆ' (ani). This particle is used to negate verbs, adjectives, and nouns. For example: Β 
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<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Connectors|Connectors]], [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Conditional-Sentences|Korean Grammar β†’ Conjunctions and Connectors β†’ Conditional ...]], [[Language/Korean/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] & [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Gender|Gender]].</span>
== Negative Particles ==
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In Korean grammar, there are two primary negative particles: "μ•ˆ" and "λͺ»".
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The first particle, "μ•ˆ", is the most commonly used negative particle. It is used to negate verbs and adjectives. For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
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|-
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| λ¨Ήλ‹€ || meokda || to eat
|-
|-
| 먹지 μ•Šμ•„μš” || meokji anhayo || I don't eat
| μ•ˆ λ¨Ήλ‹€ || an meokda || to not eat
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|-
| μ˜ˆμ˜μ§€ μ•Šμ•„μš” || yeppeuchi anhayo || It's not pretty
| μ˜ˆμ˜λ‹€ || yeppeuda || pretty
|-
|-
| 고양이가 μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” || goyangiga anieyo || It's not a cat
| μ•ˆ μ˜ˆμ˜λ‹€ || an yeppeuda || not pretty
|}
|}


The particle 'μ•„λ‹ˆ' can also be used to form negative sentences. To do this, you simply add the particle 'μ•„λ‹ˆ' after the verb or adjective. For example: Β 
The second particle, "λͺ»", is used to express the idea of "can't" or "unable to". For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| ν•  수 μžˆλ‹€ || hal su itda || can do
|-
|-
| 먹지 μ•Šμ•„μš” || meokji anhayo || I don't eat
| ν•  수 μ—†λ‹€ || hal su eopda || cannot do
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| μ˜ˆμ˜μ§€ μ•Šμ•„μš” || yeppeuchi anhayo || It's not pretty
|-
| 고양이가 μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” || goyangiga anieyo || It's not a cat
|}
|}


Another way to express negation in Korean is by using the particle 'μ•ˆ' (an). This particle is used to negate verbs, adjectives, and nouns. For example: Β 
== Negative Verbs ==
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In addition to negative particles, Korean also has negative verbs. Negative verbs indicate a negative meaning by themselves, without the need for a particle. The two most common negative verbs in Korean are "μ•„λ‹ˆλ‹€" and "λͺ¨λ₯΄λ‹€".
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The verb "μ•„λ‹ˆλ‹€" means "to not be" or "to be not". It is often used to negate a sentence by stating that something doesn't exist or isn't true. For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| λ‚˜λŠ” 학생이 μ•„λ‹ˆλ‹€ || naneun haksaengi anida || I am not a student
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|-
| 먹지 μ•ˆν•΄μš” || meokji anhaeyo || I don't eat
| 이것은 사과가 μ•„λ‹ˆλ‹€ || igeoseun sagwaga anida || This is not an apple
|-
| μ˜ˆμ˜μ§€ μ•ˆν•΄μš” || yeppeuchi anhaeyo || It's not pretty
|-
| 고양이가 μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” || goyangiga anieyo || It's not a cat
|}
|}


The particle 'μ•ˆ' can also be used to form negative sentences. To do this, you simply add the particle 'μ•ˆ' after the verb or adjective. For example:
The verb "λͺ¨λ₯΄λ‹€" means "to not know" or "to be unaware of". It is typically used to express a lack of knowledge about something or someone. Β 


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| λ‚˜λŠ” κ·Έ μ‚¬λžŒμ„ λͺ¨λ₯Έλ‹€ || naneun geu saram-eul moreunda || I don't know that person
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| 먹지 μ•ˆν•΄μš” || meokji anhaeyo || I don't eat
|-
| μ˜ˆμ˜μ§€ μ•ˆν•΄μš” || yeppeuchi anhaeyo || It's not pretty
|-
|-
| 고양이가 μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” || goyangiga anieyo || It's not a cat
| 이것은 무슨 λœ»μΈμ§€ λͺ¨λ₯΄κ² λ‹€ || igeoseun museun tteus-inji moreugessda || I don't know what this means
|}
|}


Finally, there are a few other ways to express negation in Korean. For example, you can use the particle 'λͺ»' (mot) to negate verbs, adjectives, and nouns. You can also use the particle 'μ•Š' (anh) to negate verbs and adjectives. For example:
== Practice with Dialogues ==
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To better understand how to use negative particles and verbs in Korean grammar, here are a few dialogues to practice with:
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* Person 1: λ¨Ήμ—ˆμ–΄μš”? (Did you eat?)
* Person 2: μ•„λ‹ˆμš”, μ•ˆ λ¨Ήμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. (No, I didn't eat)
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* Person 1: 이 μ˜ν™”λ₯Ό λ³Ό 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”? (Can you watch this movie?)
* Person 2: μ•„λ‹ˆμš”, λͺ» λ΄μš”. (No, I can't watch it)
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* Person 1: 이것이 μ˜ˆμ˜μ§€ μ•Šμ•„μš”? (Isn't this pretty?)
* Person 2: 음, μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš”. (Um, no it's not)
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== Cultural Insight ==


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In Korean culture, using negation can be seen as a polite way to decline an offer or invitation. For example, if someone offers food to a Korean person, it is common for the person to say "μ•ˆ λ¨Ήμ„κ²Œμš”" (I won't eat) to politely decline the offer.
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! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
== Conclusion ==
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| 먹지 λͺ»ν•΄μš” || meokji mothaeyo || I can't eat
Negation is an important aspect of Korean grammar, allowing speakers to express negative ideas or show politeness when declining offers or invitations. To improve your understanding of Korean Grammar, you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=70 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/korean/question questions]!
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| μ˜ˆμ˜μ§€ μ•Šμ•„μš” || yeppeuchi anhayo || It's not pretty
➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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| 고양이가 μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš” || goyangiga anieyo || It's not a cat
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==Sources==
* [https://www.koreanclass101.com/blog/2021/08/10/korean-negation/ Korean Negation: Learn How to Form Negative Sentences]
* [http://organickorean.com/korean-negation-%EC%95%88-%EC%A7%80-%EC%95%8A%EB%8B%A4-dont-isnt-vs-%EB%AA%BB-%EC%A7%80-%EB%AA%BB%ED%95%98%EB%8B%A4-cant/ Korean Negation : μ•ˆ[an] / -지 λͺ»ν•˜λ‹€[ji motada] (can't)]
* [https://direct.mit.edu/ling/article/38/1/1/320/V-Raising-and-Grammar-Competition-in-Korean V-Raising and Grammar Competition in Korean: Evidence from ...]
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<span link>Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]], [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]], [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Conjunctions|Conjunctions]] & [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
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==Videos==
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===[Yolim's Korean] Grammar 'μ•ˆ' to express negation by seemile.com ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z1UXK_uEsA</youtube>
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===Negative Sentences in Korean - μ•ˆ vs λͺ» - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ek-A3XsSk</youtube>
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===Negative Sentences in Korean - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovBIGYMHc98</youtube>


These are just a few of the ways to express negation in Korean. As you can see, there are many different ways to express negation in Korean, and it is important to understand how to use them correctly in order to communicate effectively.
===μ•ˆ vs λͺ» - Negative Verbs | Korean FAQ - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKGQpEsLD7I</youtube>


==Conclusion==
===Negation of Korean Verbs #1 : μ•ˆ + verb, verb-지 μ•Šλ‹€, noun 이/κ°€ ...===
In conclusion, negation is an important part of any language, and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly in order to communicate effectively. We have looked at the different ways to express negation in Korean, as well as some examples of how to use them in context. Now that you have a better understanding of how to use negation in Korean, why not try using it in your own conversations? Β 
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3r8oLRO8uE</youtube>


<hr>➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Korean/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]


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Korean Grammar - Negation

Hi Korean learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be exploring the concept of negation in Korean grammar. Negation refers to the process of forming negative sentences in a language. In Korean grammar, negation involves the use of special particles and verbs to express a negative meaning.


Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Connectors, Korean Grammar β†’ Conjunctions and Connectors β†’ Conditional ..., How to Use Have & Gender.

Negative Particles[edit | edit source]

In Korean grammar, there are two primary negative particles: "μ•ˆ" and "λͺ»".

The first particle, "μ•ˆ", is the most commonly used negative particle. It is used to negate verbs and adjectives. For example:

Korean Pronunciation English
λ¨Ήλ‹€ meokda to eat
μ•ˆ λ¨Ήλ‹€ an meokda to not eat
μ˜ˆμ˜λ‹€ yeppeuda pretty
μ•ˆ μ˜ˆμ˜λ‹€ an yeppeuda not pretty

The second particle, "λͺ»", is used to express the idea of "can't" or "unable to". For example:

Korean Pronunciation English
ν•  수 μžˆλ‹€ hal su itda can do
ν•  수 μ—†λ‹€ hal su eopda cannot do

Negative Verbs[edit | edit source]

In addition to negative particles, Korean also has negative verbs. Negative verbs indicate a negative meaning by themselves, without the need for a particle. The two most common negative verbs in Korean are "μ•„λ‹ˆλ‹€" and "λͺ¨λ₯΄λ‹€".

The verb "μ•„λ‹ˆλ‹€" means "to not be" or "to be not". It is often used to negate a sentence by stating that something doesn't exist or isn't true. For example:

Korean Pronunciation English
λ‚˜λŠ” 학생이 μ•„λ‹ˆλ‹€ naneun haksaengi anida I am not a student
이것은 사과가 μ•„λ‹ˆλ‹€ igeoseun sagwaga anida This is not an apple

The verb "λͺ¨λ₯΄λ‹€" means "to not know" or "to be unaware of". It is typically used to express a lack of knowledge about something or someone.

Korean Pronunciation English
λ‚˜λŠ” κ·Έ μ‚¬λžŒμ„ λͺ¨λ₯Έλ‹€ naneun geu saram-eul moreunda I don't know that person
이것은 무슨 λœ»μΈμ§€ λͺ¨λ₯΄κ² λ‹€ igeoseun museun tteus-inji moreugessda I don't know what this means

Practice with Dialogues[edit | edit source]

To better understand how to use negative particles and verbs in Korean grammar, here are a few dialogues to practice with:

  • Person 1: λ¨Ήμ—ˆμ–΄μš”? (Did you eat?)
  • Person 2: μ•„λ‹ˆμš”, μ•ˆ λ¨Ήμ—ˆμ–΄μš”. (No, I didn't eat)
  • Person 1: 이 μ˜ν™”λ₯Ό λ³Ό 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”? (Can you watch this movie?)
  • Person 2: μ•„λ‹ˆμš”, λͺ» λ΄μš”. (No, I can't watch it)
  • Person 1: 이것이 μ˜ˆμ˜μ§€ μ•Šμ•„μš”? (Isn't this pretty?)
  • Person 2: 음, μ•„λ‹ˆμ—μš”. (Um, no it's not)

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Korean culture, using negation can be seen as a polite way to decline an offer or invitation. For example, if someone offers food to a Korean person, it is common for the person to say "μ•ˆ λ¨Ήμ„κ²Œμš”" (I won't eat) to politely decline the offer.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Negation is an important aspect of Korean grammar, allowing speakers to express negative ideas or show politeness when declining offers or invitations. To improve your understanding of Korean Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Adjectives, Give your Opinion, Conjunctions & Conditional Mood.

Videos[edit | edit source]

[Yolim's Korean] Grammar 'μ•ˆ' to express negation by seemile.com ...[edit | edit source]

Negative Sentences in Korean - μ•ˆ vs λͺ» - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Negative Sentences in Korean - YouTube[edit | edit source]

μ•ˆ vs λͺ» - Negative Verbs | Korean FAQ - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Negation of Korean Verbs #1 : μ•ˆ + verb, verb-지 μ•Šλ‹€, noun 이/κ°€ ...[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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