How to Say "Not" in Korean

In Korean, "not" is 안 (an).

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not

안

an

안 가요 = I'm not going

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Letter by letter: 안

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 안 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
안ㅇ + ㅏ + ㄴㅇ silent, ㅏ a, ㄴ n (at the end)

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

DㅇKㅏSㄴ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "not" in Korean?

안 (an): 안 가요 = I'm not going.

How do you pronounce 안?

It sounds like "an".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20