안 된다는 거야

you're saying it can't be done?

→ 안
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you're saying it can't be done? Often used to challenge or ask for an explanation, with the exact meaning depending on context.
KO: 왜 오늘은 안 된다는 거야?
EN: Why are you saying it can't be done today?

그러니까 당신은 안 된다는 거 야

So you're saying you can't do it?

— 이키루 (1952)

누구 한테 안 된다는 거 야?

Who are you saying it won't work with?

— 길 (1954)

왜 안 된다는 거 야?

Why not?

— 순응자 (1971)