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How do you say "never mind" in Korean?
신경 쓰지 마
singyeong sseuji ma
In Korean, "never mind" is 신경 쓰지 마 (singyeong sseuji ma).
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Pronunciation
Sin-gyeong sseu-ji ma, 'sin-gyeong' means nerve or concern, and 'sseu-ji ma' means don't use, together meaning don't worry.
Writing and usage
신경 쓰지 마 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
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How to remember 신경 쓰지 마
Sin-gyeong sounds like 'sheen, gyung', picture waving away a worry like brushing off dust.
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- can i have the menu 메뉴 좀 줄 수 있을까 menyu jom jul su isseulkka
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Questions about 신경 쓰지 마
How do you pronounce 신경 쓰지 마?
Sin-gyeong sseu-ji ma, 'sin-gyeong' means nerve or concern, and 'sseu-ji ma' means don't use, together meaning don't worry.
Is 신경 쓰지 마 formal or casual?
신경 쓰지 마 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.
How is 신경 쓰지 마 written in Korean?
신경 쓰지 마 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as singyeong sseuji ma.
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"Never mind" in other languages
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