Korean word

그럼요

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeureomyo

Meaning

  • interjectionof course

Example

그럼요, 지금 출발해도 돼요.keu reo myo chi geum chul bal hae do twae yo

Of course, you can leave now.

Illustration for 그럼요 (of course)

More examples

문제가 생기면 그럼요, 바로 알려 주세요.mun je ga saeng gi myeon keu reo myo pa ro al lyeo chu se yo

Of course, if a problem comes up, please let me know right away.

Core concept

A courteous verbal nod that means the answer is clearly yes and the proposal is accepted.

Common phrases

  • 네, 그럼요ne keu reo myo

    Yes, of course

  • 당연히 그럼요tang yeon hi keu reo myo

    of course, naturally

Similar words

네ne: A brief reply that confirms agreement with what was said.
물론이죠mullonijyo: A strong affirmative reply showing that the answer is definitely yes.
그럼keureom: A short affirmative reply that moves the conversation toward its next step.
당연하지tangyeonhaji: An affirmative reply saying that something is obvious or naturally expected.

Definition in Korean

상대의 말이나 요청에 대해 '물론' 혹은 '그렇다'라는 뜻으로 짧게 긍정하는 표현으로, 공손한 어조를 유지한다.sang dae ui ma ri na yo cheong e tae hae mul lon ho geun keu reo ta ra neun tteu seu ro jjal kke keung jeong ha neun pyo hyeo neu ro kong son han eo jo reul yu ji han da

Word origin

The expression combines a spoken contraction of a conditional phrase with the polite ending used in everyday conversation.

Usage tips

  • English of course can sound sarcastic in some situations, but this expression is normally a straightforward and polite confirmation in Korean.

Other meanings

  • that's rightinterjection
  • Certainlyinterjection

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