Korean expression
안 나
Said by Jung Kook (BTS)
What does 안 나 mean?
안 나 means "I can’t remember." in Korean.
How it works here
기억이 안 나 combines ‘기억’ (memory) with 안 and 나다, meaning the memory does not come to mind.
Key expression
N이/가 안 V
To indicate that a memory or thought does not come to mind.
기억이 안 나다 is a very common conversational expression meaning that a memory fails to come to mind. It is more colloquial than 기억이 나지 않다.
When it's used
Used when information, a name, or a fact does not come to mind.
The line
나 솔직히 기억이 안 나
Honestly, I can’t remember.
A hesitant statement that the speaker cannot recall the needed information.
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More examples
그 영화 제목이 갑자기 안 나서 답답해요.
It’s frustrating that I suddenly can’t remember the movie title.
어제 들은 전화번호가 전혀 안 나요.
I can’t remember yesterday’s phone number at all.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
안 나
나 솔직히 기억이 안 나
Honestly, I can’t remember.
- Giving detailed information because the memory is very clear
- Saying that the needed information does not come to mind
- Intentionally hiding remembered information
Show the answer
Saying that the needed information does not come to mind
To indicate that a memory or thought does not come to mind. 기억이 안 나다 is a very common conversational expression meaning that a memory fails to come to mind. It is more colloquial than 기억이 나지 않다.
Other words in this line
- 나
- I; me
- 솔직히
- Honestly
- 기억
- Memory
- 안
- Not
- 나다
- To come to mind
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