관심 없어요
The English phrase "not interested" is translated into Korean as 관심 없어요.
관심 없어요 means "I'm not interested."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 관심 없어 is the casual, non-polite version of the phrase. The form 관심 없습니다 is the highly formal version.
Did you know?
- In modern Korean slang, the phrase 노관심 (no-gwansim) combines the English word 'no' with the Korean word for 'interest'. It is used primarily by younger generations in text and social media.
- The word 관심 is composed of two Hanja characters, one meaning 'relation' and the other 'heart' or 'mind'.
- While 관심 없어요 means 'not interested', Koreans often use the phrase 됐어요 ('it is done') to politely decline a salesperson's offer. Using 관심 없어요 in a shop can sound unexpectedly blunt or cold.
Examples in context
- 죄송하지만, 관심 없어요.I'm sorry, but I'm not interested.
- 재미 없어. 한 번 볼 필요 없어.It wasn't interesting. No need to watch it.
- 저는 정치에는 관심 없어요.jeoneun jeongchi-eneun gwansim eopseoyo.I am not interested in politics.
- 새로운 기계에는 관심 없어요.saeroun gigye-eneun gwansim eopseoyo.I am not interested in new machines.
Example conversation
Minji is being offered a brochure for a gym by Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 이 헬스장 어때요?Minji ssi, i helseujang eottaeyo?Minji, how about this gym?
- 민지 Min-ji저는 운동에 관심 없어요.jeoneun undong-e gwan-sim eopseoyo.I'm not interested in exercising.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말요? 건강에 좋잖아요.jeongmallyo? geongange jannayo.Really? It's good for your health.
- 민지 Min-ji그냥 관심 없어요.geunyang gwan-sim eopseoyo.I'm just not interested.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 관심, CC BY-SA 4.0.
