Korean word

동의합니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtonguihamnida

Meaning

  • verbagree

Example

그 말에 동의합니다.keu ma re tong ui ham ni da

I agree with what you said.

Illustration for 동의합니다 (agree)

More examples

회의에서 그 말에 동의합니다.hoe ui e seo keu ma re tong ui ham ni da

I agree with what was said at the meeting.

Core concept

A respectful statement that the speaker shares the other person's view.

Common phrases

  • 그 말에 동의합니다keu ma re tong ui ham ni da

    agree with that remark

  • 그 주장에 동의합니다keu chu jang e tong ui ham ni da

    agree with that claim

Similar words

찬성하다chanseonghada: To show approval of another person's idea or proposal.
동감하다tonggamhada: To show that another person's thoughts or feelings match the speaker's own.

Definition in Korean

상대의 의견에 대해 나도 같은 생각임을 공손하게 밝히는 표현이다.sang dae ui ui gyeo ne tae hae na do ka teun saeng ga gi meul kong son ha ge pal ki neun pyo hyeo ni da

Word origin

It comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning same and intention, combined with a verb-forming element and a formal polite ending.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this form sounds respectful, so it fits agreement with a colleague, teacher, or other person who deserves polite speech.

Other meanings

  • consentverb

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