아무도 신경 안 써
amudo singyeong an sseo
The English phrase 'no one cares' is expressed in Korean as 아무도 신경 안 써 (amudo singyeong an sseo).
This phrase is used to convey that nobody is interested in or concerned about a particular matter.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a formal tone, you can use 아무도 신경 안 써요 or 아무도 신경 쓰지 않아요.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is in the present tense to express a general state of indifference. You can make the phrase polite and suitable for people you are not close with by adding the suffix –요, as seen in 아무도 신경 안 써요.
How do you pronounce it?
amudo singyeong an sseo
Did you know?
- The word 신경 is a Sino-Korean word combining the characters for 'spirit' and 'to pass'. This reflects an ancient view of the nervous system as a pathway for spiritual energy.
- In Korean youth slang, the idea of 'not caring' or 'ignoring' is sometimes expressed as 읽씹, which specifically refers to reading a text message and intentionally not replying.
- Using 아무도 신경 안 써 in a group setting can be perceived as extremely aggressive or 'cold' compared to English, as it implies a total lack of social empathy.
Examples in context
- 아무도 신경 안 써요.amudo singyeong an sseoyo.No one cares.
- 그 문제에 대해 아무도 신경 안 써.geu munje-e daehae amudo singyeong an sseo.No one cares about that problem.
Example conversation
Hyun-woo is worried about his haircut.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo내 머리 모양이 너무 이상하지 않아?nae meori moyangi neomu isanghaji ana?Doesn't my hair look too strange?
- 민지 Min-ji전혀 아니야. 아무도 신경 안 써.jeonhyeo aniya. amudo singgyeong an sseo.Not at all. No one cares.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그래도 사람들이 쳐다보는 것 같아.geuraedo saramdeuri chyeodaboneun geot gata.But I feel like people are staring.
- 민지 Min-ji현우야, 그냥 편하게 생각해.Hyun-woo-ya, geunyang pyeonhage saenggakhae.Hyun-woo, just relax and don't think about it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 신경, 써, 아무도, 안, CC BY-SA 4.0.
