Korean Conversation · Level 40
15 words
Korean word
그렇다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeureota
Meaning
- adjectivebe right
Example
네, 그렇습니다.ne keu reo sseum ni da
Yes, that's right.
More examples
그렇다 보면 익숙해진다.keu reo ta po myeon ik ssu kae jin da
If things continue that way, you get used to it.
Core concept
What someone says lines up with what is happening, so it can be accepted.
Common phrases
항상 그렇다hang sang keu reo ta
always be so
그렇다 보면keu reo ta po myeon
if it stays that way
Similar words
맞다mattta: Be correct when a fact, opinion, or answer agrees with the truth or a required standard.
Definition in Korean
어떤 사실이나 말이 실제 상황과 맞아떨어져 그렇게 인정할 때 쓰는 형용사.eo tteon sa si ri na ma ri sil je sang hwang gwa ma ja tteo reo jeo keu reo ke in jeong hal ttae sseu neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word developed from an older Korean way of expressing being that way, which helps explain its uses for confirming facts and agreeing with statements.
Usage tips
- A short reply with this word can show agreement, not only correct someone who has made a mistake.
Other meanings
- be soadjective
Opposites
- 다르다tareudabe unlikeadjective
Related words
- 그렇게keureokesoadverb
- 그런keureonsuchdeterminer