Korean expression
안 붙여도 되잖아요
What does 안 붙여도 되잖아요 mean?
안 붙여도 되잖아요 means "It means that it is okay not to stick it on." in Korean.
How it works here
안 is attached to negate the meaning of ‘붙이다’ (to stick on), while the following 되다 expression means that doing it is allowed. Adding -잖아요 gives it a tone of confirming something already shared with the listener.
Key expression
V-아/어도 되다
It is okay or permitted to do the action.
‘V-아/어도 되다’ focuses on permission rather than possibility. It is often used in questions or statements, and is also common conversationally as ‘-아도 돼요’. In ‘되잖아요’, the speaker strongly reminds the listener that it is already okay.
When it's used
Used to talk about whether an action is permitted or possible. It can tell someone that something is okay or gently confirm that it does not violate a rule.
The line
이거 이제 안 붙여도 되잖아요
You don't have to stick this on anymore, right?
The speakers are confirming a set rule or whether something is permitted.
Scene from “우리가 쟤네보다 낫다ㅋ” · Channel: 9트쫑 Watch on YouTube
More examples
여기서는 사진 찍어도 돼요.
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Quick check
When would you use this expression?
안 붙여도 되잖아요
이거 이제 안 붙여도 되잖아요
You don't have to stick this on anymore, right?
- Sneaking in an item that is already prohibited.
- Greeting each other and expressing pleasure at meeting.
- Asking the owner whether it is okay to leave luggage brought from the accommodation in the room.
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Asking the owner whether it is okay to leave luggage brought from the accommodation in the room.
It is okay or permitted to do the action. ‘V-아/어도 되다’ focuses on permission rather than possibility. It is often used in questions or statements, and is also common conversationally as ‘-아도 돼요’. In ‘되잖아요’, the speaker strongly reminds the listener that it is already okay.
Other words in this line
- 이거
- This
- 이제
- From now; now
- 안
- Not
- 붙이다
- To attach; to stick on
Same expression in other scenes
- 먹어도 돼요 — May I eat it?
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