않습니까

This is the 19294th most frequent Korean word.


않습니까

"않습니까" is a formal interrogative ending meaning "isn't it?" or "don't [subject]?"


Used in a formal question form to inquire about an action not being done.

그 책을 읽지 않습니까?

Do you not read that book?


Expresses a rhetorical question or confirming something with polite form.

오늘 날씨가 좋지 않습니까?

Isn’t the weather good today?


Used to question the lack of a particular behavior in a formal and polite way.

왜 그렇게 행동하지 않습니까?

Why are you not acting like that?