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Hana, NVM ?

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문제 1

Your friend texts, "Can you send me the address? NVM." What does your friend mean?

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문제 2

You asked a coworker an awkward personal question and feel embarrassed. Which line fits best?

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문제 3

Which line is most likely to sound cold or annoyed?

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문제 4

You say "Let's order pizza" and then change your mind right away. Which line fits?

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문제 5

Which message is best for a work email?

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Boys vs girls: what does NVM mean?

NVM is a text abbreviation for "never mind." It means "forget what I just said, it's not important anymore." Say "Never mind" out loud, type NVM in casual chats, and choose a softer line like "Forget I said anything" or "Don't worry about it" when you want to sound friendly rather than annoyed.

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Never mind. 어감: Light and casual

Use it when you take back a question or comment because it no longer matters, or you found the answer yourself. In chats, people type NVM. Avoid NVM in work emails.

“Never mind, donkey.”

영화 속 표현: Shrek (2001)
Forget I said anything. 어감: A little embarrassed

Use it after an awkward question or a comment that came out wrong. It asks the other person to drop the topic. It doesn't fit when you simply found an answer.

“Forget I said anything.”

영화 속 표현: An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016)
Just forget it. 어감: Firm, can sound annoyed

Use it when you want to stop a conversation that isn't going well. With a flat or sharp voice, it can sound cold or hurt, so be careful with friends and colleagues.

“Just forget it.”

영화 속 표현: Stand by Me (1986)
Don't worry about it. 어감: Warm and reassuring

Use it to tell someone that a problem or request isn't important and they don't need to do anything. It sounds kinder than "Just forget it."
It doesn't matter. 어감: Neutral, sometimes tired

Use it when a detail is not important. Said slowly or with a sigh, it can mean you're disappointed, so watch your voice.
Scratch that. 어감: Quick and informal

Use it to cancel something you said a moment ago and replace it, often while planning. Don't use it to stop a hard conversation.

자주 하는 실수

어색한 표현 ~~Thank you for your help! / Never mind.~~

더 자연스러운 표현 Thank you for your help! / No problem.

"Never mind" takes back your own words. It isn't a reply to thanks or an apology. Use "No problem" or "Don't worry about it" for that.
어색한 표현 ~~NVM, please disregard the invoice I sent.~~

더 자연스러운 표현 Please ignore my last email. The invoice is correct.

NVM is chat language for friends. In work emails, write the full words and say what the reader should do.
어색한 표현 ~~Nevermind, I found it.~~

더 자연스러운 표현 Never mind, I found it.

You will see "nevermind" online, but the standard spelling is two words. Write "never mind" in anything that people will check.