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-지 않다Korean expression · TOPIK 1

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TOPIK 1 1급Expressions 표현

An expression used to deny the act or state indicated in the preceding statement.

An expression used to deny the act or state indicated in the preceding statement.

앞말이 나타내는 행위나 상태를 부정하는 뜻을 나타내는 표현.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after verbs and adjectives. A contracted form of -지 아니하다.

동사와 형용사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다. ‘-지 아니하다’가 줄어든 말이다.

예문Examples

지수가 아무 말도 하지 않았기 때문에 나는 지수의 사정을 전혀 몰랐다.

Because Jisu didn't say anything, I had no idea about her situation.

쿠키 만들기는 어렵지 않아서 초보자도 금방 배울 수 있다.

Making cookies isn't hard, so even beginners can learn quickly.

다른 사람들은 모두 도착했는데 아직 승규만 오지 않았다.

Everyone else has arrived, but Seunggyu still hasn't come.

대화In conversation

간식을 좀 만들었는데 먹어 볼래?

I made some snacks—do you want to try them?

지금은 배가 고프지 않아요. 조금 이따 먹을게요.

I'm not hungry right now. I'll eat a little later.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

-고 싶다 -go sipda An expression used to state that the speaker wants to do the act mentioned in the preceding statement. TOPIK 1 -고 있다 -go itda An expression used to state that the act mentioned in the preceding statement is continued. TOPIK 1 -기 전에 -gi jeone -기 전 An expression used to state that a certain act occurs earlier than the act in the preceding statement. TOPIK 1 -어야 되다 -eoya doeda -아야 되다 · -여야 되다 An expression used to indicate that one needs or is obligated to do a certain thing. TOPIK 1 -은 후에 -eun hu-e -은 후 · -ㄴ 후 An expression used to indicate that one does a certain act mentioned in the preceding statement and a while later, does another thing. TOPIK 1 -을 수 있다 -eul su itda -ㄹ 수 있다 An expression used to indicate that one has an ability to do something. TOPIK 1

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -지 않다 mean in Korean?

-지 않다 is a expression introduced at 1급 (TOPIK 1). An expression used to deny the act or state indicated in the preceding statement.

When do you use -지 않다?

Attaches after verbs and adjectives. A contracted form of -지 아니하다.

What TOPIK level is -지 않다?

1급 — TOPIK 1, beginner. It is one of 45 grammar points at that level.

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