아니요.

When to use

Use '아니요' to disagree, deny, or give a negative answer. It is polite and widely applicable.

Speech Level

The addition of the polite particle '요' makes this appropriate for most everyday interactions with strangers or acquaintances.

How it works

This word is formed by attaching the polite particle to the casual word for 'no'. It is not a conjugated verb.

• 아니: No (casual form)
• -요: Polite particle

Notes

The standard polite way to say 'no', used in most daily conversations.