What does 안 할래 mean?
안 할래 means "Then I won’t do it." in Korean.
How it works here
안 할래 combines negation with -ㄹ래, showing a stronger personal decision than simple negation.
Key expression
안 V-ㄹ래
An expression of the speaker’s intention not to do something.
안 negates the verb, while -ㄹ래 expresses the speaker’s immediate intention or refusal. The casual style makes the statement very conversational.
When it's used
Used informally to clearly state a decision or refusal after hearing a suggestion.
The line
그럼 안 할래
Then I won’t do it.
A casual statement of refusal after receiving a suggestion or invitation.
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More examples
나는 오늘은 너무 피곤해서 밖에 안 갈래.
I’m too tired today, so I don’t want to go out.
그 음식은 입에 안 맞아서 이제 안 먹을래.
That food doesn’t suit me, so I don’t want to eat it anymore.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
안 할래
그럼 안 할래
Then I won’t do it.
- Volunteering right away to do the task before anyone even asks.
- Saying impulsively that one will not do it after being invited
- Rushing off immediately because there is no time to stay and talk.
Show the answer
Saying impulsively that one will not do it after being invited
An expression of the speaker’s intention not to do something. 안 negates the verb, while -ㄹ래 expresses the speaker’s immediate intention or refusal. The casual style makes the statement very conversational.
Other words in this line
- 그럼
- Then; in that case
- 안
- Not
- 하다
- To do
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