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How to say “mind your own business” in Korean

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mind your own business

Korean · 한국어

rude

Translation

네 일이나 신경 써

Romanization

Ne irinina singyeong sseo

Pronunciation

neh ee-ree-nah sheen-gyawng ssaw

When to use it

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

네 일이나 신경 써 — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "mind your own business".

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FAQ

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How do you say "mind your own business" in Korean?+

You say "네 일이나 신경 써" in Korean. The romanized form is "Ne irinina singyeong sseo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "neh ee-ree-nah sheen-gyawng ssaw".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "neh ee-ree-nah sheen-gyawng ssaw" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Ne irinina singyeong sseo".

When should I use it?+

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.