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μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ / μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌ π¬
[i-hae-ga an-dwae-yo] / [i-hae-ga an-dwae]
Learn Korean Phrase — “I don’t understand” (Polite & Casual)
π£️ Polite — μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ
μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ [i-hae-ga an-dwae-yo]
π© A: μ λ§ μ΄ν΄λμΈμ?
Do you understand what I’m saying? π¨ B: μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ. (I don’t understand.)
Do you understand what I’m saying? π¨ B: μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ. (I don’t understand.)
Word & Grammar Breakdown:
μ΄ν΄ (i-hae) — “understanding”
κ° (ga) — subject marker
μ λΌμ (an-dwae-yo) — “does not work / cannot / not okay” (polite form)
✅ Combined: μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ = “I don’t understand.” (polite)
μ΄ν΄ (i-hae) — “understanding”
κ° (ga) — subject marker
μ λΌμ (an-dwae-yo) — “does not work / cannot / not okay” (polite form)
✅ Combined: μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ = “I don’t understand.” (polite)
π Casual — μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌ
μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌ [i-hae-ga an-dwae]
π¦ A: λ¬΄μ¨ λ§μ΄μΌ?
What do you mean? π§ B: μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌ. (I don’t get it.)
What do you mean? π§ B: μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌ. (I don’t get it.)
Word & Grammar Breakdown:
μ΄ν΄ (i-hae) — “understanding”
μ λΌ (an-dwae) — “not working / not okay” (casual form)
✅ Combined: μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌ = “I don’t understand.” (casual/friendly)
μ΄ν΄ (i-hae) — “understanding”
μ λΌ (an-dwae) — “not working / not okay” (casual form)
✅ Combined: μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌ = “I don’t understand.” (casual/friendly)
π°π· Cultural Note:
In Korea, people often say “μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ” softly when they don’t understand something, especially in polite or classroom settings. It can also express confusion or surprise, like “I can’t believe it” depending on tone. For example, if someone hears unexpected news, they might say, “μ§μ§ μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ(!jin jja i hae ga an dwae yo)” meaning “I really can’t understand!” Using polite speech keeps the tone gentle and respectful.
In Korea, people often say “μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ” softly when they don’t understand something, especially in polite or classroom settings. It can also express confusion or surprise, like “I can’t believe it” depending on tone. For example, if someone hears unexpected news, they might say, “μ§μ§ μ΄ν΄κ° μ λΌμ(!jin jja i hae ga an dwae yo)” meaning “I really can’t understand!” Using polite speech keeps the tone gentle and respectful.