How to say to decline politely in Korean

Korean: 사양하다[ sa-yang-ha-da ]

to decline politely
to decline politely사양하다

Meaning

(사양하다) means to refuse something in a polite, respectful way. People use it when they do not want food, gifts, help, or an invitation. It sounds softer than a direct "no" and is common in everyday conversations.

Example sentences

  1. 커피는 사양할게요.

    I'll politely decline the coffee.

  2. 선물은 사양하겠습니다.

    I'll politely decline the gift.

  3. 저는 디저트는 사양했어요.

    I politely declined dessert.

  4. 선생님의 도움은 사양했습니다.

    I politely declined the teacher's help.