B1 Expression Neutre 1 min de lecture

납득이 가요.

napdeugi gayo.

I get it / I'm convinced.

Entraîne-toi

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '납득이 가요' to express that you find an explanation logical or convincing.

  • Means: To find something reasonable or understandable.
  • Used in: Explaining why you agree with a decision or a reason.
  • Don't confuse: It is not for 'understanding' a language, but for 'accepting' a logic.
Lightbulb icon + Nodding face = 납득이 가요

Explication à ton niveau :

This phrase means 'I understand the reason.' Use it when someone explains something to you and it makes sense. It is very useful in daily life.
You use '납득이 가요' to show that you accept an explanation. It is not for understanding words, but for understanding the logic behind a decision or an action.
This expression is used to signal that a previously confusing situation has become clear through logical reasoning. It is a standard way to show you are satisfied with an explanation provided by a peer or colleague.
Functioning as a marker of cognitive alignment, '납득이 가요' indicates that the speaker has processed the provided information and found it consistent with their own internal logic. It is frequently employed in professional discourse to validate a colleague's rationale.
The phrase serves as a pragmatic tool for social negotiation. By stating '납득이 가요,' the speaker acknowledges the validity of an argument, effectively closing a cycle of inquiry. It is a nuanced way to signal intellectual satisfaction while maintaining a polite, consultative register.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, '납득이 가요' conceptualizes understanding as a spatial movement—the logic 'goes' into the mind. It functions as an epistemic marker, confirming that the propositional content of the interlocutor's statement has been integrated into the speaker's belief system, thereby resolving any prior cognitive dissonance.

Signification

Stating that one understands or is convinced by an explanation or reason.

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Contexte culturel

Logic is highly valued in professional settings. Similar to Korean, it shows respect for the speaker's logic. Directness is preferred; 'That makes sense' is very common. Focuses on the coherence of the argument.

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Use it for logic

Only use this when someone gives you a reason.

💡

Use it for logic

Only use this when someone gives you a reason.

Teste-toi

Which situation is appropriate for '납득이 가요'?

A friend explains why they were late. You say:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : a

It's a logical explanation for being late.

🎉 Score : /1

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
Choisis la bonne réponse Fill Blank

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
Which situation is appropriate for '납득이 가요'? Choose B1

A friend explains why they were late. You say:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : a

It's a logical explanation for being late.

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Yes, just say '납득이 가'.

Expressions liées

🔄

이해가 가다

synonym

To understand

🔗

수긍이 가다

similar

To agree/accept

Où l'utiliser

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Work Meeting

Manager: 예산 문제로 프로젝트를 연기합니다.

Employee: 상황이 그렇다면 납득이 갑니다.

formal

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'Nap' (납) you 'Take' (득). You take a nap because the explanation was so logical, you can finally rest your brain.

Association visuelle

Imagine a puzzle piece finally clicking into a slot in your brain. The piece is labeled '납득'.

Story

Min-su was confused why his boss was angry. The boss explained the mistake. Min-su nodded and said, '아, 이제 납득이 가요.' He felt relieved.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'That makes sense' in English or 'Ça se tient' in French. It implies the logic holds up.

Word Web

이해하다수긍하다논리적설명이유받아들이다

Défi

Ask a friend to explain why they like a specific food, then say '납득이 가요' if you understand their logic.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

Prononciation

Stress Even stress.

The 'ㅂ' becomes a 'p' sound before 'ㄷ'.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
납득이 갑니다.

납득이 갑니다. (General agreement)

Neutre
납득이 가요.

납득이 가요. (General agreement)

Informel
납득이 가.

납득이 가. (General agreement)

Argot
납득 완료.

납득 완료. (General agreement)

Derived from the Sino-Korean characters 納 (to accept) and 得 (to gain). It reflects the Confucian emphasis on rational discourse.

Joseon Dynasty:

Le savais-tu ?

It is a perfect example of how Sino-Korean words shape modern logical expression.

Notes culturelles

Logic is highly valued in professional settings.

“납득이 가요 is a polite way to agree.”

Similar to Korean, it shows respect for the speaker's logic.

“納得がいきます.”

Directness is preferred; 'That makes sense' is very common.

“That makes sense.”

Focuses on the coherence of the argument.

“说得通.”

Amorces de conversation

“

Why do you think people like coffee?

Erreurs courantes

✗

슬픈 이야기에 납득이 가요.

✓

슬픈 이야기를 들으니 마음이 아파요.

wrong context
You cannot use '납득이 가요' for emotions. It is for logic.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Tiene sentido.

None, they function identically.

French Very Similar

Ça se tient.

French focuses on the argument holding together; Korean focuses on the listener accepting it.

German Very Similar

Das ergibt Sinn.

German is more objective; Korean is more about the listener's internal state.

Japanese very_high

納得がいきます (Nattoku ga ikimasu).

None.

Arabic moderate

هذا منطقي (Hadha mantiqi).

Korean uses a verb phrase.

Chinese moderate

说得通 (Shuō de tōng).

Chinese focuses on the explanation being passable; Korean focuses on the listener's acceptance.

Korean Very Similar

이해가 가요.

납득 is more about conviction.

Portuguese Very Similar

Faz sentido.

None.

Spotted in the Real World

🎬

(2012)

“납득이 안 가!”

A character named Nap-deuk is frustrated.

Facile à confondre

납득이 가요. vs 이해가 가다 vs 납득이 가다

Learners think they are the same.

이해 is for facts; 납득 is for reasons.

Questions fréquentes (1)

Yes, just say '납득이 가'.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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