معنی
An informal expression of understanding or realization, meaning 'Oh, I get it.'
زمینه فرهنگی
Active listening (Chuwimsae/Aizuchi style) is crucial. Using '그렇구나' frequently makes you seem like a warm and attentive person. In texting, '그렇구나' is often shortened to '글쿤' to save time, but using the full '그렇구나' can feel more sincere and warm. Hierarchy dictates everything. A boss can say '그렇구나' to a subordinate, but the subordinate must reply with '그렇군요' or '네, 알겠습니다'. While gender-neutral, '그렇구나' is often perceived as slightly softer, whereas '그렇구만' is often associated with older male speakers.
The 'Aha' Moment
Always pair '그렇구나' with a slight nod to look more like a native speaker.
Hierarchy Alert
Never use this with your Korean in-laws or boss, even if they are being very friendly.
معنی
An informal expression of understanding or realization, meaning 'Oh, I get it.'
The 'Aha' Moment
Always pair '그렇구나' with a slight nod to look more like a native speaker.
Hierarchy Alert
Never use this with your Korean in-laws or boss, even if they are being very friendly.
Texting Mastery
Use '글쿤' with a tilde (글쿤~) to sound more friendly and less dismissive in chat.
Empathy is Key
When someone is sad, say '그랬구나' (past tense) to show you understand the pain they've been through.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the most natural reaction for a friend telling you they found a new job.
친구: 나 드디어 취직했어! 나: ________!
'그렇구나' is the natural informal reaction to new information.
Fill in the blank with the correct past tense form of '그렇구나'.
아, 어제 비가 많이 왔었지? ________. 몰랐어.
Since the event (rain) happened in the past, '그랬구나' is required.
Match the phrase to the correct social context.
Which phrase should you use with your boss?
'그렇군요' is the polite version suitable for a boss.
Complete the dialogue with the most empathetic response.
A: 나 요즘 잠을 잘 못 자서 너무 피곤해. B: ________. 고생이 많네.
'그렇구나' shows you are listening and empathizing with their fatigue.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Realization vs. Agreement
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها친구: 나 드디어 취직했어! 나: ________!
'그렇구나' is the natural informal reaction to new information.
아, 어제 비가 많이 왔었지? ________. 몰랐어.
Since the event (rain) happened in the past, '그랬구나' is required.
Which phrase should you use with your boss?
'그렇군요' is the polite version suitable for a boss.
A: 나 요즘 잠을 잘 못 자서 너무 피곤해. B: ________. 고생이 많네.
'그렇구나' shows you are listening and empathizing with their fatigue.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالOnly if used with someone older or higher in status. Between friends, it's perfectly polite and warm.
'그렇구나' is informal (banmal), '그렇군요' is polite (jondaemal).
Yes! It's often used for mild surprises or realizations.
The '아' (Ah) adds emphasis to the moment of realization.
In a very formal meeting, you would say '그렇습니까' or '알겠습니다'.
No, for verbs you must use '-는구나' (e.g., '가는구나').
It's a shortened, slang version used in texting.
Not exactly. It means 'I understand/realize'. '그렇네' is better for agreement.
The 'h' (ㅎ) is not pronounced as 'h'; it makes the following 'g' (ㄱ) sound like 'k' (ㅋ).
Yes, it's very common in self-talk when you find something or realize a mistake.
عبارات مرتبط
그렇군요
similarPolite version of 'I see'
그렇네
similarThat's true / You're right
아하
builds onAha!
맞아요
similarThat's right
그랬구나
specialized formI see (past tense)
글쿤
specialized formSlang 'I see'
