What does 아니야 mean?
아니야 means "It is not me." in Korean.
How it works here
‘아니야’ directly denies the identity or fact in question.
Dictionary form
아니다
To clearly deny that a person, thing, or statement is the same or true
‘아니야’ is the informal present form of ‘아니다,’ the negative counterpart of ‘이다.’
When it's used
Used to clearly deny that something or someone is oneself.
The line
나 아니야.
It wasn't me.
The speaker corrects an assumption that they were involved.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.41 돈't Lie Ⅱ #2 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #2)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
그건 내 잘못이 아니야.
That wasn't my fault.
이 사람은 범인이 아니야.
This person isn't the culprit.
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What does this mean here?
아니야
나 아니야.
It wasn't me.
- A statement admitting that something is exactly the same.
- A word used to clearly deny that a person, thing, or statement is the same or true.
- A statement that something is somewhat similar.
- A confirmation that everything is correct.
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A word used to clearly deny that a person, thing, or statement is the same or true.
‘아니야’ is the informal present form of ‘아니다,’ the negative counterpart of ‘이다.’
Other words in this line
- 나
- I; me
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