B1 Expression Formal

그럼요!

geureomyo!

Of course!

Significado

An emphatic affirmation, meaning 'absolutely' or 'naturally.'

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Contexto cultural

In Korea, '그럼요' is a key part of 'reactive listening'. It shows you are paying attention and supporting the speaker's perspective, which is vital for social harmony (Inhwa). Using '그럼요' with clients shows a 'can-do' attitude. It is often preferred over a stiff '네' to build a friendlier business relationship. Characters often use '그럼요' to show loyalty or deep affection, especially when a loved one asks 'Do you trust me?' or 'Will you stay?'. Market vendors use '그럼요' to reassure customers about the quality of their goods. It builds trust through verbal enthusiasm.

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The 'Nod' Factor

When saying '그럼요', give a slight, confident nod. It doubles the impact of your agreement.

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Don't Overuse with Strangers

While polite, saying '그럼요!' to every single question from a stranger might make you seem overly eager or suspicious. Balance it with '네'.

Significado

An emphatic affirmation, meaning 'absolutely' or 'naturally.'

🎯

The 'Nod' Factor

When saying '그럼요', give a slight, confident nod. It doubles the impact of your agreement.

⚠️

Don't Overuse with Strangers

While polite, saying '그럼요!' to every single question from a stranger might make you seem overly eager or suspicious. Balance it with '네'.

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The 'Am-yo' Alternative

If you want to sound like a cool, confident local, try '암요' (Am-yo) occasionally. It's a very 'pro' move.

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Texting Style

In KakaoTalk, you can write it as '그럼요~' to sound extra friendly. The tilde adds a musical tone to the text.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: 오늘 저녁에 같이 밥 먹을까요? B: ________! 제가 맛있는 식당 알아요.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 그럼요

The speaker B follows up with 'I know a good restaurant', indicating enthusiastic agreement. '그럼요' is the perfect fit.

Match the situation to the best use of '그럼요'.

Which situation is '그럼요' MOST appropriate for?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Agreeing with a friend that the weather is beautiful.

'그럼요' is for social agreement and shared feelings, not for cold facts or medical symptoms.

Choose the correct informal version of '그럼요'.

If you are talking to a younger sibling, how would you say 'Of course'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 그럼

Dropping the '요' makes the phrase informal (Banmal), which is appropriate for siblings.

Fill in the blank to make the sentence more emphatic.

A: 정말 도와주실 거예요? B: 그럼요, ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 당연하죠

'그럼요, 당연하죠' is a very common emphatic pairing meaning 'Of course, naturally'.

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Ayudas visuales

Politeness Levels of 'Of Course'

Informal
그럼 Friends
Polite
그럼요 General use
Formal
그렇습니다 Official

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion A1

A: 오늘 저녁에 같이 밥 먹을까요? B: ________! 제가 맛있는 식당 알아요.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 그럼요

The speaker B follows up with 'I know a good restaurant', indicating enthusiastic agreement. '그럼요' is the perfect fit.

Match the situation to the best use of '그럼요'. situation_matching B1

Which situation is '그럼요' MOST appropriate for?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Agreeing with a friend that the weather is beautiful.

'그럼요' is for social agreement and shared feelings, not for cold facts or medical symptoms.

Choose the correct informal version of '그럼요'. Choose A2

If you are talking to a younger sibling, how would you say 'Of course'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 그럼

Dropping the '요' makes the phrase informal (Banmal), which is appropriate for siblings.

Fill in the blank to make the sentence more emphatic. Fill Blank B1

A: 정말 도와주실 거예요? B: 그럼요, ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 당연하죠

'그럼요, 당연하죠' is a very common emphatic pairing meaning 'Of course, naturally'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It's not necessarily 'more' polite, but it is more 'enthusiastic'. '네' is neutral, while '그럼요' shows you are happy to agree.

No, '그럼요' is primarily a spoken expression. In formal writing, use '물론이다' or '당연하다'.

'당연하죠' sounds a bit more logical ('It's natural'), while '그럼요' sounds more social and warm.

Absolutely not. It is strictly for positive affirmation.

Yes, it's very common in a standard office environment to show a positive attitude.

Don't say it too slowly. It should be a quick, bright response.

Only if used with someone older or a stranger. With friends, it's perfectly normal.

No, it is a native Korean contraction, though it relates to the concept of '당연' (當然).

No, it implies 100% certainty. If unsure, use '아마도요' (Maybe) or '글쎄요' (Well...).

Repeating it adds even more emphasis, like saying 'Of course, of course!'.

Frases relacionadas

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당연하죠

synonym

Naturally / Of course

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물론이죠

synonym

Of course / Without question

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그렇고말고요

specialized form

Absolutely, no doubt about it

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암요

similar

Sure / Of course

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맞아요

similar

That's right / Correct

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그래요

contrast

Is that so? / Okay

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