What does 맞아 mean?

맞아 (maj-a, maja)

맞아 is a common expression used in daily conversation to agree or confirm something.

Korean word 맞아 meaning agreement

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

맞아(maj-a, maja)

맞아 means 'that's right' or 'correct' and is used to agree with or confirm someone's statement.

Nuances

  • Friendly and natural agreement expression
  • Casual speech, not formal
  • Used to express certainty about the other’s statement

When to use

Talking with friends, Everyday confirmation, Casual agreement

In context

맞아 is an informal spoken expression used at the end of sentences to simply acknowledge that the other person's statement is correct. It is a casual form and should not be used in formal situations.

Real-world examples

  • 오늘 날씨 정말 좋지? 맞아.

    o-neul nal-ssi jeong-mal joh-ji? maj-a., o neul nal ssi jeong mal joh ji? maj a.

    맞아 is used naturally to agree with the other person's statement.

  • 그거 틀렸어, 맞아?

    geu-geo teul-ryeoss-eo, maj-a?, geu geo teul ryeoss eo, maj a?

    '맞아' is a positive agreement expression, so using it with a negative statement is awkward.

  • 내일 회의 몇 시야? 맞아.

    nae-il hoe-ui myeoch si-ya? maj-a., nae il hoe ui myeoch si ya? maj a.

    맞아 is not used directly after a question; it is used for agreement or confirmation.

  • 네 말이 맞아.

    ne mal-i maj-a., ne mal i maj a.

    A complete sentence properly agreeing with the other person's statement.

Quick quiz

  1. In which situation is 맞아 mainly used?

    맞아는 어떤 상황에서 주로 쓰이나요?(maj-a-neuneo-tteonsang-hwang-e-seoju-rosseu-i-na-yo?, majaneuneotteonsanghwangeseojurosseuinayo?)
  2. Which sentence uses 맞아 correctly?

    다음 문장 중 맞아를 올바르게 사용한 문장은?(da-eummun-jangjungmaj-a-reulol-ba-reu-gesa-yong-hanmun-jang-eun?, daeummunjangjungmajareulolbareugesayonghanmunjangeun?)

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