Korean expression
안 보여
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안 보여 means "I’m not visible; I can’t be seen" in Korean.
How it works here
‘안’ is placed before the verb ‘보여’ and negates the entire expression, indicating that the speaker is not visible.
Key expression
안 + V
A form placed before a verb to negate the action or state
‘안’ is placed before verbs to make a simple negation. Unlike ‘못’, which often expresses inability or lack of possibility, it generally just negates the action. It is natural in spoken language.
When it's used
Used to say that an action is not performed or that a state does not hold.
The line
나 안 보여
I can’t see myself.
Said when someone cannot find or see the speaker’s appearance clearly.
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More examples
오늘은 시간이 없어서 약속에 안 가요.
I’m not going to the appointment today because I don’t have time.
나는 그 소식을 아직 안 들었어.
I haven’t heard that news yet.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
안 보여
나 안 보여
I can’t see myself.
- Strongly emphasizing an adjective.
- Ordering someone that something must be done.
- Simply negating an action or state.
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Simply negating an action or state.
a form placed before a verb to negate the action or state. ‘안’ is placed before verbs to make a simple negation. Unlike ‘못’, which often expresses inability or lack of possibility, it generally just negates the action. It is natural in spoken language.
Other words in this line
- 나
- I; me
- 안
- Not
- 보이다
- To be visible; to be seen
Same expression in other scenes
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