아니, 왜

wait, why?

→ 아니
phrase Rare #16,273
wait, why? A conversational expression that can convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief; 아니 does not always mean a literal “no” here.
KO: 아니, 왜 그렇게 서둘러?
EN: Wait, why are you in such a hurry?

아니, 왜 그런 걸 엄마 한테 얘기를 안 했어?

No, why didn’t you tell Mom about that?

— Kill Boksoon (2023)

아니, 왜, 왜 그, 그거 하려고?

No, why—why are you trying to do that?

— The Roundup (2022)

아니, 왜 맨날 우리 집만 와?

Why do you always come to my place?

— Dream (2023)

아니, 왜?

No, why?

— 로우 (2017)

아니, 왜 여기 서 이렇게…

No, why is it like this here...?

— No Other Choice (2025)

아니, 왜 우리 가족 여행을 방해하고 그래?

Seriously, why are you interfering with our family trip?

— 브로커 (2022)