안 / -지 않다
not (negation)
Level 1 · Expression
Explanation
Negates an action or a state. 안 goes before the verb (안 가요); -지 않다 attaches to the stem (가지 않아요) and is more formal. With 공부하다 the short form is 공부 안 하다.
Examples
저는 술을 안 마셔요.
I don't drink alcohol.
오늘은 춥지 않아요.
It isn't cold today.
어제는 운동 안 했어요.
I didn't exercise yesterday.
TOPIK note
TOPIK I Listening 1–4 and Reading 43–45 (true/false).