Korean Conversation · Level 219
14 words
Korean word
오케이
Pronunciation
Romanizationokei
Meaning
- interjectionokay
Example
그렇게 해도 오케이.keu reo ke hae do o ke i
It's okay even if you do that.
More examples
시간 되면 알려줘, 오케이.si gan toe myeon al lyeo jwo o ke i
If you have time, let me know, okay.
Core concept
A short, relaxed signal that something is acceptable or understood.
Common phrases
오케이 알겠어o ke i al ge sseo
Okay, got it
오케이 좋아o ke i cho a
Okay, sounds good
오케이 됐어o ke i twae sseo
Okay, that'll do
Similar words
네ne: A polite reply that confirms agreement or shows that a message was understood.
응eung: A casual reply that shows agreement or acknowledges what was just said.
좋아choa: A positive reply that accepts a suggestion or agrees to a plan.
괜찮아kwaenchana: A reassuring reply that says there is no problem or that something is acceptable.
Definition in Korean
간단한 허락이나 동의를 표현할 때 쓰는 일상적인 감탄사.kan dan han heo ra gi na tong ui reul pyo hyeon hal ttae sseu neun il sang jeo gin kam tan sa
Word origin
The interjection is borrowed directly from the English expression okay and adapted to Korean pronunciation and spelling.
Usage tips
- In messages, Korean speakers may write OK as well as 오케이 (okei, "okay"), linking the spoken word to familiar English texting.
Other meanings
- fineinterjection
- got itinterjection
Opposites
- 안 돼an twaenointerjection
- 싫어sireoI don't want tointerjection
Related words
- 오케이하다okeihadaokayverb