괜찮아요 (gwaenchanayo) Meaning in Korean
괜찮아요 · gwaenchanayo
Meaning
It's okay; are you okay?
Depending on context and intonation, it can reassure someone, say something is fine, or ask if someone is okay.
Part of speech: Polite expression
Speech level: Polite
Examples
괜찮아요. 걱정하지 마세요.
It's okay. Don't worry.
많이 아파요? 괜찮아요?
Are you hurt badly? Are you okay?
Common questions
What does 괜찮아요 mean in English?
괜찮아요 means It's okay; are you okay?. Depending on context and intonation, it can reassure someone, say something is fine, or ask if someone is okay.
How do you pronounce and romanize 괜찮아요?
The romanization is gwaenchanayo. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 괜찮아요 in Korean?
Depending on context and intonation, it can reassure someone, say something is fine, or ask if someone is okay.
What is 괜찮아요 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is 大丈夫です；大丈夫ですか. The best translation depends on context and politeness.