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아니, 뭐

I mean, well

→ 아니
phrase Rare #16,100
I mean, well A conversational filler used to introduce a response, soften a correction, or express surprise. The exact nuance depends on context.
KO: 아니, 뭐 그렇게 급하게 갈 필요는 없잖아.
EN: I mean, well, there’s no need to rush off like that.

아니, 뭐, 대단한 이유가 필요한 거 야?

No, I mean, do you need some big reason?

— Unlocked (2023)

아니, 뭐, 어제 바다에서 봤다 바다?

Wait, what? You saw it in the ocean yesterday—the ocean?

— Love Untangled (2025)

아니, 뭐, 없어, 아무것도 없어요

No, well, there’s nothing. There’s nothing at all.

— Night in Paradise (2020)

아니, 뭐, 친해 보여서 그냥, 단골 같아서

No, well, you just seemed close, like a regular or something.

— Unlocked (2023)

아니, 뭐 하는 게 아니고요

No, I’m not doing anything.

— Failan (2001)