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How to say That's Enough in Korean: chung bun hae yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "That's enough" — 충분해요 (chungbunhaeyo)?

Koreans use it when they feel the amount or effort is already satisfactory.

Q2. Is "That's enough" — 충분해요 (chungbunhaeyo) polite enough?

Yes. "충분해요 (chungbunhaeyo)" is polite and natural. You can also say "충분해 (chungbunhae)" casually.

Q3. What should I say when I no longer need more?

You can say "That's really enough" — 정말 충분해요 (jeongmal chungbunhaeyo).

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EPS TOPIK: How to Say "That's Enough" in Korean

What does "충분해요 (chungbunhaeyo)" mean?

충분해요 means "That's enough" or "It's sufficient." It's a polite way to tell someone you have enough quantity, help, food, or information and don't need more. It's very common in daily life, restaurants, and workplaces.

Polite: 충분해요 (chung-bun-hae-yo) - Most common
Formal: 충분합니다 (chung-bun-ham-ni-da) - Business, meetings
Casual: 충분해 (chung-bun-hae) - Friends, family

Grammar Breakdown

충분 (chungbun) = enough / sufficient
하다 → 해요 (hada → haeyo) = to be / polite ending
→ 충분해요 = That's enough.

When to Use It

1. At a restaurant/cafe: When staff keeps giving side dishes.
2. When receiving help: To politely stop someone.
3. For time or explanation: When you already understand.

Real-Life Examples

충분해요. 감사합니다.chung-bun-hae-yo. gam-sa-ham-ni-da.

That's enough. Thank you.

이제 충분해요.i-je chung-bun-hae-yo.

Now it's enough.

이것으로 충분합니다.i-geo-seu-ro chung-bun-ham-ni-da.

This is enough. (Formal)

괜찮아, 이제 충분해!gwaen-chan-a, i-je chung-bun-hae!

It's okay, that's enough now! (Casual)