상관없어
sanggwaneopseo
The English phrase "idc" (I don't care) can be translated into Korean as 상관없어 (sanggwaneopseo).
상관없어 is used to express indifference toward a choice or to indicate that a certain situation does not affect the speaker. You can also use 글쎄. in a dismissive or nonchalant way to indicate that you do not have a strong preference.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 상관 (relation/connection) and 없어 (does not exist/there is no), literally meaning "there is no connection" or "it doesn't matter."
Which one should you use?
The default form 상관없어 is casual and intended for use with close friends or people younger than you. In contrast, 상관없습니다. is a highly formal version used in professional settings or public announcements.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can adjust the politeness of the phrase by changing the suffix. Adding the suffix –요 to make 상관없어요 makes the phrase polite. Using the form 상관없습니다 provides a highly formal tone.
How do you pronounce it?
sanggwaneopseo
Did you know?
- If you use the casual 상관없어 with a stranger or a boss, it can sound incredibly blunt or even rude, as if you are saying 'it's none of your business'.
- The word 상관 comes from Hanja characters meaning 'mutual' and 'relation', implying that the issue does not intersect with the speaker's own interests.
- While 상관없어 literally means 'it doesn't matter', Koreans often use the phrase 아무거나 meaning 'anything' to signal they have no preference for food or activities.
Examples in context
- 어떤 영화가 좋아요?What movie do you like?
- 상관없습니다. 제가 영화에 큰 관심이 없어요.It doesn't matter. I'm not really interested in movies.
- 상관없어. 너가 정해봐.I don't care. You decide.
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 수빈 Su-bin오늘 저녁 뭐 먹을까?oneul jeonyeok mwo meogeulkka?What should we eat for dinner tonight?
- 민준 Min-jun나는 아무거나 상관없어.naneun amugeona sanggwaneopseo.I don't care, anything is fine.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 비빔밥 먹으러 가자.geureom bibimbap meogeureo gaja.Then let's go eat bibimbap.
- 민준 Min-jun그래, 좋아!geurae, joa!Sure, sounds good!
