Bedeutung
States that something is perfectly correct or accurate.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Korean companies, '정확' is often paired with '신속' (speed). Being accurate is seen as a sign of respect for your colleagues' time. Korean students are trained to find the '정확한 정답' (accurate correct answer) from a young age, leading to a high value placed on factual precision. With the rise of delivery apps like Baedal Minjok, '정확한 위치' (accurate location) is a common phrase used to ensure food arrives at the right door. While accuracy is valued, being 'too accurate' in social situations (correcting people's minor mistakes) can sometimes be seen as 'Kka-da-rop-da' (picky/fussy).
Use it for compliments
Telling a Korean person their pronunciation or understanding is '정확해요' is a very high and respected compliment.
Don't over-correct
Using '정확해요' to correct someone's minor slip of the tongue can make you seem cold. Use '맞아요' instead.
Bedeutung
States that something is perfectly correct or accurate.
Use it for compliments
Telling a Korean person their pronunciation or understanding is '정확해요' is a very high and respected compliment.
Don't over-correct
Using '정확해요' to correct someone's minor slip of the tongue can make you seem cold. Use '맞아요' instead.
The 'Ttak' factor
Pair it with '딱' (딱 정확해요) to sound like a native speaker emphasizing 'exactly' right.
Teste dich selbst
Which of the following is the most natural use of '정확해요'?
A: 이 사과가 참 ( ). B: 네, 정말 맛있네요!
Apples are sweet (달아요), not 'accurate'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '정확하다'.
기차는 ( ) 시간에 도착했습니다.
You need the adjective form to modify the noun '시간' (time).
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A scientist confirms a measurement.
Scientists value accuracy (정확).
Complete the dialogue in a professional way.
A: 회의 시간은 내일 오전 10시 맞죠? B: 네, ( ).
Confirming a meeting time requires '정확해요'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
정확해요 vs. 맞아요
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenA: 이 사과가 참 ( ). B: 네, 정말 맛있네요!
Apples are sweet (달아요), not 'accurate'.
기차는 ( ) 시간에 도착했습니다.
You need the adjective form to modify the noun '시간' (time).
Situation: A scientist confirms a measurement.
Scientists value accuracy (정확).
A: 회의 시간은 내일 오전 10시 맞죠? B: 네, ( ).
Confirming a meeting time requires '정확해요'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenOnly if you are describing their actions or judgments (e.g., '그의 판단은 정확해요'). You don't call a person 'accurate' as a personality trait; use '정직해요' (honest) or '꼼꼼해요' (meticulous) instead.
It's fine, but '맞아' or '딱이야' is more common in casual settings. Use '정확해' (dropping the 'yo') with close friends.
The opposite is '부정확해요' (bu-jeong-hwak-hae-yo), meaning inaccurate.
Yes, it is the standard way to say a clock or a schedule is on time.
Not exactly slang, but '정답' (correct answer) is used similarly in casual games or quizzes.
You can just say '정확해요!' or '맞아요!' or '제 말이 그 말이에요!' (That's what I'm saying!).
No, for clothes fitting well, use '잘 맞아요' or '딱 맞아요'.
정확 is about precision (like a math answer); 확실 is about certainty (like being sure it will rain).
Yes, '정확한 확인 부탁드립니다' (Please check accurately) is very common in business emails.
Only if you use it for things that are matters of opinion. For facts, it sounds professional and intelligent.
Verwandte Redewendungen
맞아요
similarThat's right
확실해요
similarIt's certain
명확해요
specialized formIt's clear/explicit
틀림없어요
synonymThere's no mistake
