How to say "I'm good" in Korean
The natural way Koreans say "I'm good" — with the polite form, close alternatives, and audio for every line.
난 괜찮아
nan gwaenchana
Literally: I'm fine.
When to use it
Turning something down without making it a big deal — more food, a ride, help.
Polite form
- 저는 괜찮아요jeoneun gwaenchanayoUse this with strangers, anyone older than you, and at work.
Other ways to say it
- 이제 충분해요ije chungbunhaeyo= That's enough for meUse this one when refusing more food. Polite and safe.
- 배불러요baebulleoyo= I'm fullThe most natural way to stop someone from serving you more.
In a sentence
- 난 괜찮아. 너 먹어.nan gwaenchana. neo meogeo.I'm good. You eat it.
- 도와줄까? — 아니, 괜찮아.dowajulkka? — ani, gwaenchana.Want help? — No, I'm good.
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