Bedeutung
Meaning to get along very well or work together perfectly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Korean variety shows, 'Chemistry' (케미) is a huge buzzword. '죽이 잘 맞다' is the traditional way to describe what people now often call '케미가 좋다.' Koreans often value 'teamwork' (팀워크) over individual performance. Saying a team's 'juk' matches is one of the highest compliments for a manager. The concept of 'Pum-asi' (exchanging labor) required people to work in sync with neighbors. This idiom is a linguistic remnant of that agricultural history. On dating apps or blind dates (소개팅), people often use this to describe a successful first meeting where conversation flowed effortlessly.
Use '척척'
If you want to emphasize that you are *perfectly* in sync, say '죽이 척척 맞다.' It sounds very native!
Not for Objects
Never use this for clothes, shoes, or keys. Use '잘 맞다' or '어울리다' instead.
Bedeutung
Meaning to get along very well or work together perfectly.
Use '척척'
If you want to emphasize that you are *perfectly* in sync, say '죽이 척척 맞다.' It sounds very native!
Not for Objects
Never use this for clothes, shoes, or keys. Use '잘 맞다' or '어울리다' instead.
Variety Show Lingo
Watch Korean variety shows like 'Running Man' or 'Knowing Bros.' You will hear this phrase constantly when guests have good chemistry.
Nunchi Connection
Being 'in sync' is a sign of good 'Nunchi' (social sensing). It's a highly valued trait in Korea.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct particle and verb form.
우리는 처음 만났을 때부터 (죽__ 잘 ____).
The idiom is '죽이 잘 맞다.' In the present tense, it becomes '맞아요.'
Which situation best fits the phrase '죽이 잘 맞다'?
다음 중 '죽이 잘 맞다'를 쓰기 가장 좋은 상황은?
The phrase is used for social chemistry, like having the same thought as a friend.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 와, 두 분 정말 호흡이 대단하시네요! B: 네, 저희는 10년 동안 같이 일해서 이제는 (________________).
B is confirming that they work well together after 10 years.
Choose the most natural sentence.
가장 자연스러운 문장을 고르세요.
Option C correctly uses the idiom to describe the chemistry between two people.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben우리는 처음 만났을 때부터 (죽__ 잘 ____).
The idiom is '죽이 잘 맞다.' In the present tense, it becomes '맞아요.'
다음 중 '죽이 잘 맞다'를 쓰기 가장 좋은 상황은?
The phrase is used for social chemistry, like having the same thought as a friend.
A: 와, 두 분 정말 호흡이 대단하시네요! B: 네, 저희는 10년 동안 같이 일해서 이제는 (________________).
B is confirming that they work well together after 10 years.
가장 자연스러운 문장을 고르세요.
Option C correctly uses the idiom to describe the chemistry between two people.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it can apply to a whole group or team, though it's most commonly used for pairs.
It might be a bit too casual. Use '호흡이 잘 맞다' to be more respectful.
Most linguists believe it actually refers to a rhythmic beat, but the 'porridge' explanation is a popular folk etymology.
Yes! It's a very common way to describe a couple that gets along perfectly.
You can say '죽이 안 맞다' (not in sync) or '엇박자가 나다' (off-beat).
No, it's a standard idiom. It's safe for most daily conversations.
No, that sounds like you are saying two types of porridge go well together. Stick to '맞다'.
You can say '우리는 죽이 잘 맞아요.'
Yes, to describe partners or teams that work efficiently together.
Usually positive, but it can be used sarcastically or for two people 'in cahoots' for something bad.
Verwandte Redewendungen
호흡이 맞다
synonymTo be in sync (lit. breaths match)
손발이 맞다
similarTo work well together (lit. hands and feet match)
찰떡궁합
similarA perfect match
마음이 통하다
builds onTo understand each other's hearts
엇박자가 나다
contrastTo be out of sync (lit. off-beat occurs)
