What's the differance?
I was wondering What the difference between 아니 and 안돼 is. I've heard both in dramas, and they both seem to be translated as "No." But they use it in different situations... so what's the difference?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Question

What's the differance?
I was wondering What the difference between 아니 and 안돼 is. I've heard both in dramas, and they both seem to be translated as "No." But they use it in different situations... so what's the difference?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Answer

아니 is simply No as you understand. 
For example, Have you had a lunch? (점심 먹었어?) - No, not yet.
안돼 is opposite of 돼 which means to be possible. (돼다 is the verb)

You would answer when you are asked to do some actions.
For example. Can I eat this apple? (이 사과 먹어도 되요?) - No, you can't.

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