What does 맞아요 mean?

맞아요 (maj-a-yo, majayo)

맞아요 (majayo) is a common expression used in daily conversation to agree or confirm what someone says.

Korean word 맞아요 meaning agreement or correctness

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

맞아요(maj-a-yo, majayo)

맞아요 means 'correct', 'right', or 'that's so', used to acknowledge that someone's statement or situation is accurate or true.

Nuances

  • Conveys respect for the speaker's opinion beyond simple agreement.
  • Used as a positive answer to questions.
  • Emphasizes the accuracy of the other person's statement.

When to use

Everyday conversation, Meetings, Phone calls

In context

맞아요 is the polite form of the verb '맞다' and is typically used at the end of sentences to agree with or confirm someone's statement. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Real-world examples

  • 그 말이 맞아요.

    geu mal-i maj-a-yo., geu mal i maj a yo.

    '맞아요' is at the sentence end, expressing that the statement is correct.

  • 오늘 날씨가 맞아요?

    o-neul nal-ssi-ga maj-a-yo?, o neul nal ssi ga maj a yo?

    '맞아요' is usually used as an affirmative answer, not a question form; '맞나요?' is more natural for questions.

  • 네, 맞아요. 그렇게 하면 돼요.

    ne, maj-a-yo. geu-reoh-ge ha-myeon dwae-yo., ne, maj a yo. geu reoh ge ha myeon dwae yo.

    A natural expression agreeing positively with the other person's opinion.

  • 이게 맞아요?

    i-ge maj-a-yo?, i ge maj a yo?

    '맞아요?' can be used as a question to confirm with someone.

  • 나는 맞아요.

    na-neun maj-a-yo., na neun maj a yo.

    '맞아요' is not used alone to describe a state or personality.

Quick quiz

  1. What is the basic meaning of 맞아요?

    맞아요의 기본 의미는 무엇인가요?(maj-a-yo-uigi-bonui-mi-neunmu-eos-in-ga-yo?, majayouigibonuimineunmueosingayo?)
  2. Which sentence uses 맞아요 correctly?

    다음 중 맞아요를 올바르게 사용한 문장은?(da-eumjungmaj-a-yo-reulol-ba-reu-gesa-yong-hanmun-jang-eun?, daeumjungmajayoreulolbareugesayonghanmunjangeun?)
  3. In which situation is 맞아요 mainly used?

    맞아요는 어떤 상황에서 주로 쓰이나요?(maj-a-yo-neuneo-tteonsang-hwang-e-seoju-rosseu-i-na-yo?, majayoneuneotteonsanghwangeseojurosseuinayo?)

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