Korean word

그렇습니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeureosseumnida

Meaning

  • adjectiveThat's right

Example

A: 이게 맞아요? B: 그렇습니다.A i ge ma ja yo B keu reo sseum ni da

A: Is this correct? B: That's right.

Illustration for 그렇습니다 (That's right)

More examples

확인해 보니, 그렇습니다.hwa gin hae po ni keu reo sseum ni da

I checked and confirmed that it's right.

Core concept

A respectful way to confirm that something is true or correct.

Common phrases

  • 확인해 보니 그렇습니다hwa gin hae po ni keu reo sseum ni da

    turn out to be correct

  • 저도 그렇습니다cheo do keu reo sseum ni da

    agree as well

Similar words

맞습니다matsseumnida: A formal way to acknowledge that another person's statement is correct.
그렇다keureota: A basic term for saying that something is so or has a certain quality.
그래요keuraeyo: A gentle, polite agreement used in everyday conversation.
그렇군요keureokunyo: A polite expression showing new understanding or acceptance of what was said.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 주장에 대해 공손하게 동의하거나 확인할 때 쓰는 '그렇다'의 높임말.eo tteon sa si ri na chu jang e tae hae kong son ha ge tong ui ha geo na hwa gin hal ttae sseu neun keu reo ta ui no pim mal

Word origin

It comes from geureohada, meaning be so, combined with the formal polite ending -seumnida.

Usage tips

  • It fits official or service interactions, but it can sound stiff among close friends because it marks formal respect.

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