Meaning
Expresses agreement or confirms that something is true or accurate.
Cultural Background
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.
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.
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence to confirm the fact.
A: 여기가 서울역이에요? B: 네, _______.
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.
In a formal business meeting, -습니다 is the most appropriate.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 오늘 날씨가 정말 좋네요. B: _______, 정말 좋아요.
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?
With close friends, use the casual form.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesA: 여기가 서울역이에요? B: 네, _______.
맞아요 is the correct way to confirm a fact.
Choose the best option for a business meeting.
In a formal business meeting, -습니다 is the most appropriate.
A: 오늘 날씨가 정말 좋네요. B: _______, 정말 좋아요.
맞아요 is used to agree with an opinion.
You are talking to a close friend. How do you agree?
With close friends, use the casual form.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, 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).
Related Phrases
그렇죠
similarThat is so / Right.
맞아
specialized formRight (casual).
맞습니다
specialized formThat is correct (formal).
네
builds onYes.
