Yes and no questions

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Yes and no questions in the positive form are exactly the same as in English.

Negative questions

If a negative question is asked, the reply is the opposite of English. Compare the dialogue with the English side

Korean Literal Translation Proper English
  • 아침 안 먹었어?
    • 응, 안먹었어.
    • 아니, 먹었어.
  • Didn't you eat breakfast?
    • Yeah, I didn't eat.
    • No, I ate.
  • Didn't you eat breakfast?
    • Yeah, I ate.
    • No, I ate.
  • 책 안 가지고 왔어요?
    • 네, 안 가지고 왔어요.
    • 아니요, 가지고 왔어요.
  • Didn't you bring your book?
    • Yes, I didn't bring it.
    • No, I brought it.
  • Didn't you bring your book?
    • Yes, I brought it.
    • No, I brought it.
  • 한국말 못 해요?
    • 네, 못 해요.
    • 아니요, 할 수 있어요.
  • 문자 못 받았어?
    • 응, 못 받았어.
    • 아니, 받았어.
  • 결혼 안 했어요?
    • 네, 아직 안 했어요.
    • 아니요, 했어요.
  • 이상한 소리 안 들려?
    • 응, 안 들려.
    • 아니, 들려.