Korean word

그렇구나

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeureokuna

Meaning

  • interjectionI see

Example

그가 취직했대. 그렇구나.keu ga chwi ji kaet ttae keu reo ku na

I heard he got a job. I see.

Illustration for 그렇구나 (I see)

More examples

이제 이해했구나, 그렇구나.i je i hae haet kku na keu reo ku na

Now you understand, I see.

Core concept

A warm sign that the listener is taking in what the speaker has said.

Common phrases

  • 아하, 그렇구나a ha keu reo ku na

    Aha, I see

  • 와, 그렇구나wa keu reo ku na

    Wow, I see

Similar words

그렇군요keureokunyo: Shows polite understanding of what someone has said in a respectful conversation.
그렇네요keureonneyo: Expresses mild surprise at something just heard.
그래keurae: Gives a short, casual sign of agreement or acceptance.
아하aha: Marks the moment when a meaning or reason suddenly becomes clear.

Definition in Korean

상대의 말을 듣고 공감이나 이해를 부드럽게 표시할 때 쓰는 감탄사로, 친근한 분위기에서 자주 쓰이는 표현.sang dae ui ma reul teut kko kong ga mi na i hae reul pu deu reop kke pyo si hal ttae sseu neun kam tan sa ro chin geun han pu nwi gi e seo cha ju sseu i neun pyo hyeon

Word origin

The word is formed from a stem meaning that something is so and a sentence ending expressing realization.

Usage tips

  • It can show understanding without judging whether the news is good or bad, making it a flexible conversational response.

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