Korean Word · Native
괜찮아요
It is okay / I am fine
Pronunciation: gwaenchanayo
Meaning
A polite phrase used to reassure, decline gently, or say that there is no problem.
Example
조금 늦어도 괜찮아요.
It is okay if you are a little late.
Practice tips
- Practice 괜찮아요 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Korean word is for native-level learners.