English–Korean

“be right” in Korean

Korean

Also맞습니다 (matsseumnida)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeureota

Example

네, 그렇습니다.ne keu reo sseum ni da

Yes, that's right.

Illustration for 그렇다 (be right)

How to say “be right” in Korean

“Be right” in Korean is 그렇다 (keureota).

What someone says lines up with what is happening, so it can be accepted.

Full entry for 그렇다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 그렇다

그렇다 보면 익숙해진다.keu reo ta po myeon ik ssu kae jin da

If things continue that way, you get used to it.

Tips for using 그렇다

  • A short reply with this word can show agreement, not only correct someone who has made a mistake.

Other Korean words for “be right”

말씀하신 대로 맞습니다.mal sseum ha sin tae ro mat sseum ni da

That's right, just as you said.

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