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“Not at all” in Korean: 별말씀을요 (byeolmalsseumeuryo)
별말씀을요
byeolmalsseumeuryo
Meaning
Not at all.
Usage note
A modest reply to thanks or praise, as if saying “please, don’t mention it.”
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
In natural speech, sounds link and shift across words. The table below reads each word separately, as it sounds when said on its own.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 별 | ㅂ+ㅕ+ㄹ | byeol |
| 말 | ㅁ+ㅏ+ㄹ | mal |
| 씀 | ㅆ+ㅡ+ㅁ | sseum |
| 을 | ㅇ+ㅡ+ㄹ | eul |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “별말씀을요” mean?
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Answer: Not at all
Question 2 How do you say “Not at all” in Korean?
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Answer: 별말씀을요 byeolmalsseumeuryo
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