맞지 (maj-ji, majji)
맞지 is used to agree or confirm what someone said. It's common in everyday Korean conversations.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
맞지 is a conjugated form of '맞다' used to agree with or confirm someone's statement or opinion.
Nuances
When to use
Talking with friends, Agreeing opinions, Seeking confirmation
In context
맞지 usually appears at the end of a sentence to agree with or seek confirmation from the listener. It's mainly used in informal or friendly contexts and is inappropriate in formal settings.
오늘 날씨 정말 좋지?
o-neul nal-ssi jeong-mal joh-ji?, o neul nal ssi jeong mal joh ji?
맞지 naturally asks for agreement from the listener.
네 말이 맞지.
ne mal-i maj-ji., ne mal i maj ji.
맞지 can be used to agree with someone's opinion.
이거 맞지?
i-geo maj-ji?, i geo maj ji?
맞지 is natural when attached to a question seeking confirmation.
맞지, 너도 그렇게 생각해?
maj-ji, neo-do geu-reoh-ge saeng-gak-hae?, maj ji, neo do geu reoh ge saeng gak hae?
Appropriate for seeking agreement during conversation.
맞지? 그거 틀렸어.
maj-ji? geu-geo teul-ryeoss-eo., maj ji? geu geo teul ryeoss eo.
Contradicting immediately after asking for agreement is contradictory.
맞지요?
maj-ji-yo?, maj ji yo?
맞지 is informal; 맞지요 mixes honorifics awkwardly.
In what situation is 맞지 mainly used?
Which sentence correctly uses 맞지?
What does '네 말이 맞지.' mean?
