A1 Expression तटस्थ

맞아요

majayo

That's right / Correct

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '맞아요' to confirm information or agree with someone in a polite, standard way.

  • Means: 'That is correct' or 'I agree with you.'
  • Used in: Daily conversations, confirming facts, or showing active listening.
  • Don't confuse: It is not a question; ensure your intonation is flat or slightly falling.
Nodding head + '맞아요' = Instant rapport

Explanation at your level:

맞아요 means 'that is right.' You use it when someone says something true or when you agree with them. It is very easy to use and very polite.
This expression is used to confirm facts or show agreement. It is the polite form of '맞다.' You can use it in almost any situation with people you don't know well or in professional settings.
맞아요 functions as a versatile confirmation marker. It is essential for active listening in Korean, signaling that the listener is engaged and in alignment with the speaker's assertions. It is appropriate for consultative registers.
Beyond factual verification, 맞아요 serves a phatic function in Korean discourse. It validates the speaker's perspective, thereby fostering social cohesion. Its usage is highly dependent on the speaker's awareness of the listener's social status and the required level of formality.
The pragmatic utility of 맞아요 lies in its ability to negotiate shared meaning. It acts as a discourse marker that confirms the interlocutor's propositional content while simultaneously performing a face-saving function by affirming the speaker's viewpoint, thus mitigating potential social friction.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, 맞아요 maps the concept of 'correctness' onto the social domain of 'alignment.' It is a linguistic manifestation of the Korean cultural emphasis on 'nunchi' (social intuition), where the speaker uses the phrase to synchronize their mental state with the interlocutor, reinforcing the collective reality of the conversation.

मतलब

Expresses agreement or confirms that something is true or accurate.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Agreement is a sign of active listening. It doesn't always mean you 100% agree, but that you acknowledge the speaker. In meetings, using 맞습니다 shows respect for the speaker's authority. Using '맞아' creates intimacy. It breaks down the barrier of formality. Servers use '맞아요' to confirm orders to ensure accuracy.

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Liaison Rule

When you say 맞아요, the 't' sound moves to the next syllable, making it sound like '마자요'. This is natural!

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Active Listening

Koreans love it when you use '맞아요' during a conversation. It shows you are listening intently.

मतलब

Expresses agreement or confirms that something is true or accurate.

💡

Liaison Rule

When you say 맞아요, the 't' sound moves to the next syllable, making it sound like '마자요'. This is natural!

💬

Active Listening

Koreans love it when you use '맞아요' during a conversation. It shows you are listening intently.

खुद को परखो

Complete the sentence to confirm the fact.

A: 여기가 서울역이에요? B: 네, _______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 맞아요

맞아요 is the correct way to confirm a fact.

Which is the most polite way to agree?

Choose the best option for a business meeting.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 맞습니다

In a formal business meeting, -습니다 is the most appropriate.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 오늘 날씨가 정말 좋네요. B: _______, 정말 좋아요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 맞아요

맞아요 is used to agree with an opinion.

Match the situation to the correct response.

You are talking to a close friend. How do you agree?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 맞아

With close friends, use the casual form.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, it is one of the most common ways to express agreement.

It is polite/neutral. Use 맞습니다 for formal settings.

It's a natural sound change called liaison. The 't' sound shifts to the next syllable.

It's better to use 맞습니다 with your boss.

Only if you use a rising intonation. Otherwise, it is a statement.

Don't use 맞아요. Use '아니요' or '글쎄요'.

Yes, it is perfectly fine in emails and texts.

No, '네' is 'yes', '맞아요' is 'that's right'.

All the time! It's a staple of daily dialogue.

Yes, '맞았어요' (it was correct).

संबंधित मुहावरे

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그렇죠

similar

That is so / Right.

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맞아

specialized form

Right (casual).

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맞습니다

specialized form

That is correct (formal).

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네

builds on

Yes.

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

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Asking for directions

You: 여기가 명동인가요?

Local: 네, 맞아요.

neutral
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Agreeing with an opinion

Friend: 한국어는 정말 재미있어요.

You: 맞아요, 저도 그렇게 생각해요.

neutral
📅

Confirming an appointment

Colleague: 내일 2시에 만나는 거 맞죠?

You: 네, 맞아요.

formal
🍜

Ordering food

Server: 김치찌개 하나 맞으시죠?

You: 네, 맞아요.

neutral
🤔

Correcting a misunderstanding

Friend: 너 어제 집에 있었지?

You: 맞아요, 집에 있었어요.

neutral
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Dating app chat

Match: 우리 둘 다 커피 좋아하네요!

You: 맞아요, 신기하네요!

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Match' (맞) being struck to light a fire—it's the 'right' way to start a flame!

Visual Association

Imagine a judge hitting a gavel and saying 'Correct!' (맞아요). The sound of the gavel is the 'match' sound.

Rhyme

When you want to say it's right, use 맞아요 with all your might!

Story

Min-su is lost. He asks, 'Is this the station?' The local replies, '맞아요!' Min-su smiles, relieved. He now knows he is on the right path.

Word Web

맞다맞습니다맞아그렇죠네맞네

चैलेंज

For one day, every time you agree with someone, say '맞아요' instead of just nodding.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Es correcto

Korean requires specific formality levels, whereas 'Es correcto' is more static.

French high

C'est ça

French does not have a formal/informal verb conjugation shift for this specific phrase.

German high

Das stimmt

German uses 'Das' (that) as the subject, while Korean often omits the subject.

Japanese high

そうです

Japanese 'sou desu' is slightly more abstract than the 'correctness' implied by '맞아요'.

Arabic high

صحيح

Arabic 'Sahih' is often used as an interjection, whereas '맞아요' is a full sentence.

Chinese high

对

Chinese '对' is much shorter and lacks the verb conjugation complexity of Korean.

Korean self

맞아요

N/A

Portuguese high

Isso mesmo

Portuguese conveys more emotional intensity than the neutral '맞아요'.

Easily Confused

맞아요 बनाम 맞아요 vs. 네

Learners use them interchangeably.

네 is a general 'yes' or 'I hear you.' 맞아요 specifically confirms truth.

맞아요 बनाम 맞아요 vs. 그래요

Both mean 'that is right/so.'

맞아요 focuses on correctness. 그래요 focuses on the situation/state.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (10)

Yes, it is one of the most common ways to express agreement.

It is polite/neutral. Use 맞습니다 for formal settings.

It's a natural sound change called liaison. The 't' sound shifts to the next syllable.

It's better to use 맞습니다 with your boss.

Only if you use a rising intonation. Otherwise, it is a statement.

Don't use 맞아요. Use '아니요' or '글쎄요'.

Yes, it is perfectly fine in emails and texts.

No, '네' is 'yes', '맞아요' is 'that's right'.

All the time! It's a staple of daily dialogue.

Yes, '맞았어요' (it was correct).

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