Korean word

맞습니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmatsseumnida

Meaning

  • verbbe right

Example

말씀하신 대로 맞습니다.mal sseum ha sin tae ro mat sseum ni da

That's right, just as you said.

Illustration for 맞습니다 (be right)

More examples

설명이 정확해서 맞습니다.seol myeong i cheong hwa kae seo mat sseum ni da

That's right, because the explanation is accurate.

Core concept

A polite confirmation that a statement or fact is correct.

Common phrases

  • 네, 맞습니다ne mat sseum ni da

    Yes, that's right

  • 그게 바로 맞습니다keu ge pa ro mat sseum ni da

    That's exactly right

  • 말씀하신 것처럼 맞습니다mal sseum ha sin keot cheo reom mat sseum ni da

    As you said, that's right

Similar words

맞아요majayo: A polite, friendly expression for agreeing with someone in everyday conversation.
맞아maja: A casual way to show agreement with a close friend.
동의하다tonguihada: To agree with an opinion, suggestion, or proposed action.
그렇습니다keureosseumnida: A formal reply confirming that a fact or explanation is true.

Definition in Korean

말이나 사실이 올바르거나 틀리지 않음을 공손하게 인정하거나 확인할 때 쓰는 높임말형의 긍정 표현이다.ma ri na sa si ri ol ba reu geo na teul li ji a neu meul kong son ha ge in jeong ha geo na hwa gin hal ttae sseu neun no pim mal hyeong ui keung jeong pyo hyeo ni da

Word origin

The form 맞습니다 (matsseumnida, "that's right") is the formal polite form of a Korean verb meaning to be right or to fit.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this sounds respectful and somewhat formal, so it is more than a simple English agreement because it also shows politeness.

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