A2 Expression Formal 1 min de leitura

이거 맞아요?

Igeo majayo?

Is this correct?

Pratique

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A versatile, polite way to ask 'Is this correct?' or 'Is this the right one?' in almost any situation.

  • Means: 'Is this right?' or 'Is this correct?' used for confirming information or objects.
  • Used in: Checking directions, confirming a food order, or verifying a fact with a teacher.
  • Don't confuse: Avoid using it to ask 'Are you okay?' which is '괜찮아요?'
Object/Idea + 🤔 + Polite Question = 100% Certainty ✅

Explicação no seu nível:

This is a very simple way to ask 'Is this right?'. You use '이거' for 'this' and '맞아요' for 'is right'. It is very useful when you are shopping or asking for directions. You can point at something and say this phrase to make sure you are correct.
At the A2 level, you use '이거 맞아요?' to confirm specific information. You can combine it with nouns, like '서울역 맞아요?' (Is this Seoul Station?). It helps you navigate daily life in Korea without making mistakes. It uses the polite '-아요' ending, which is perfect for talking to strangers.
Intermediate learners use this phrase to verify complex instructions. You might ask '이렇게 하는 게 맞아요?' (Is it right to do it this way?). You understand that '맞다' means to fit or match. You also start using variations like '맞나요?' to sound more natural and less like a textbook.
Upper-intermediate learners recognize the nuance between '맞다' (to be correct) and '옳다' (to be morally right). You use '이거 맞아요?' in fast-paced social settings and understand when to switch to '맞습니까?' for formal situations. You also use it as a conversational filler to show agreement with others.
At this level, you analyze the pragmatic function of the phrase. You use it to subtly question someone's logic without being rude. You understand the etymological link between '맞다' and '마주하다' (to face). You can use the phrase to confirm abstract concepts or complex legal/business terms with high precision.
Near-native mastery involves using '이거 맞아요?' with perfect prosody to convey doubt, sarcasm, or genuine curiosity. You understand how the deletion of the subject marker '-가' in '이거(가) 맞아요' changes the focus. You can discuss the cognitive linguistics of 'matching' as a metaphor for truth in the Korean worldview.

Significado

Used to confirm the accuracy of something.

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Contexto cultural

Koreans often repeat '맞아요' multiple times (맞아요, 맞아요, 맞아요) while listening to show strong agreement and empathy. In meetings, confirming with '이게 맞습니까?' shows you are paying attention and value precision, which is highly regarded. Staff will often ask you '이거 맞으세요?' (Is this yours?) using a polite but technically incorrect honorific to show extra respect to customers. In online communities, '이거 맞냐?' (Is this right?) is often used sarcastically to point out something ridiculous or unfair.

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The 'Nod' Factor

When asking '이거 맞아요?', a small nod of the head makes you sound much more natural and polite.

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Don't over-honorific

Avoid '맞으세요' unless you are a shopkeeper talking to a customer. It sounds weird otherwise.

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The 'Nod' Factor

When asking '이거 맞아요?', a small nod of the head makes you sound much more natural and polite.

⚠️

Don't over-honorific

Avoid '맞으세요' unless you are a shopkeeper talking to a customer. It sounds weird otherwise.

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Agreement is Key

Use '맞아요' as a response to show you are listening. It's the best way to make Korean friends feel heard.

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Pointing

It is okay to point at objects while saying '이거', but avoid pointing directly at people's faces.

Teste-se

Choose the most natural phrase to confirm your order at a cafe.

Waitress: 여기 아이스 아메리카노 나왔습니다. Learner: (Confirming it's yours)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 이거 맞아요?

'이거 맞아요?' is the standard way to confirm if the item is the correct one.

Complete the dialogue using the correct form of '맞다'.

A: 내일 우리 1시에 만나는 거 ______? B: 네, 1시에 정문 앞이에요.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 맞아요?

A question mark and the polite form are needed for confirmation.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are checking if you are on the right bus to Busan.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 이거 부산 가는 버스 맞아요?

Adding '맞아요?' specifically asks for confirmation of the destination.

Fill in the blank with the informal version for a friend.

야, 이거 내 핸드폰 ______?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 맞아

'맞아' is the informal (Ban-mal) version of '맞아요'.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Formality Levels of 'Is this right?'

Casual
이거 맞아? Friends
Polite
이거 맞아요? Strangers/Daily
Formal
이것이 맞습니까? Business/News

Banco de exercicios

5 exercicios
Escolha a resposta certa Fill Blank

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa:
Choose the most natural phrase to confirm your order at a cafe. Choose A1

Waitress: 여기 아이스 아메리카노 나왔습니다. Learner: (Confirming it's yours)

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 이거 맞아요?

'이거 맞아요?' is the standard way to confirm if the item is the correct one.

Complete the dialogue using the correct form of '맞다'. dialogue_completion A2

A: 내일 우리 1시에 만나는 거 ______? B: 네, 1시에 정문 앞이에요.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 맞아요?

A question mark and the polite form are needed for confirmation.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are checking if you are on the right bus to Busan.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 이거 부산 가는 버스 맞아요?

Adding '맞아요?' specifically asks for confirmation of the destination.

Fill in the blank with the informal version for a friend. Fill Blank A2

야, 이거 내 핸드폰 ______?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 맞아

'맞아' is the informal (Ban-mal) version of '맞아요'.

🎉 Pontuação: /5

Perguntas frequentes

12 perguntas

Yes! You can say '[Name] 씨 맞아요?' to ask 'Are you Mr./Ms. [Name]?'

'맞다' is for factual correctness or fitting. '옳다' is for moral rightness.

'이게' is '이것이' (subject). '이거' is more casual. Both are fine in speech.

Just say '맞아요' or '네, 맞아요'.

Yes, '맞았어요' means 'It was right'.

No, but '맞습니까?' or '맞나요?' is safer and more professional.

Say '아니에요' or '틀려요'.

Yes, but context makes it clear. '공에 맞았어요' means 'I was hit by a ball'.

Saying '맞아요, 맞아요' shows enthusiastic agreement.

Yes, '사이즈 맞아요?' means 'Does the size fit?'.

No, '맞지?' is very casual. Only use it with close friends.

ㅁ-ㅏ-ㅈ-ㅏ-ㅇ-ㅛ (맞아요).

Frases relacionadas

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그렇죠

similar

That's right / Indeed

🔗

확실해요?

specialized form

Are you sure?

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틀려요

contrast

It's wrong

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정답이에요

specialized form

It's the correct answer

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알맞다

builds on

To be suitable

Onde usar

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At a Restaurant

Waiter: 주문하신 비빔밥 나왔습니다.

Learner: 어? 이거 비빔밥 맞아요? 고기가 없어요.

neutral
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Asking Directions

Learner: 저기요, 명동 가려면 이쪽 맞아요?

Passerby: 네, 맞아요. 쭉 가세요.

neutral
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In a Taxi

Driver: 강남역으로 갈까요?

Learner: 네, 이거 강남역 가는 길 맞아요?

neutral
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Classroom

Learner: 선생님, 숙제가 10페이지까지 맞아요?

Teacher: 아니요, 12페이지까지예요.

formal
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Shopping

Learner: 이거 세일 품목 맞아요?

Staff: 네, 30% 할인됩니다.

neutral
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Meeting Someone

Learner: 혹시... 김민수 씨 맞아요?

Person: 네, 제가 김민수입니다.

neutral

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Match' (맞). If it 'Matches', it is '맞아요' (Majayo).

Associação visual

Imagine a puzzle piece fitting perfectly into a slot. As it clicks, you say 'Majayo!'

Rhyme

Igeo Majayo? Don't be a sa-yo (buyer) of lies!

Story

You are at a shoe store in Seoul. You try on a shoe, and it fits perfectly. You look at the clerk and ask, 'Igeo majayo?' (Does this fit/Is this the one?). The clerk nods, and you walk away happy.

In Other Languages

In Japanese, 'Kore de atte imasu ka?' uses the verb 'au' (to fit/match), which is a direct conceptual parallel to 'majayo'. In English, we use 'right' which also means 'straight' or 'correct'.

Word Web

맞다정확하다옳다틀리다알맞다맞추다이거그거

Desafio

Go through your house, point at 5 objects, and say their name followed by '맞아요?'. Example: '이거 사과 맞아요?'

Review this phrase on Day 1, 3, and 7. Focus on the 'Ma-ja-yo' pronunciation.

Pronúncia

Stress Even stress on all syllables, slight rise at the end for the question.

The 'ㅈ' sounds like a soft 'j' or 'dz'.

Espectro de formalidade

Formal
이것이 맞습니까?

이것이 맞습니까? (General confirmation)

Neutro
이거 맞아요?

이거 맞아요? (General confirmation)

Informal
이거 맞아?

이거 맞아? (General confirmation)

Gíria
이거 실화냐? (Is this for real?)

이거 실화냐? (Is this for real?) (General confirmation)

Derived from the Middle Korean verb '맞다' (mat-da), which originally meant 'to meet' or 'to face'.

15th Century:
18th Century:
Modern:

Curiosidade

The same verb '맞다' is used for 'getting hit' (매를 맞다) and 'welcoming the rain' (비를 맞다).

Notas culturais

Koreans often repeat '맞아요' multiple times (맞아요, 맞아요, 맞아요) while listening to show strong agreement and empathy.

“A: 요즘 날씨가 너무 덥죠? B: 맞아요, 맞아요. 진짜 더워요.”

In meetings, confirming with '이게 맞습니까?' shows you are paying attention and value precision, which is highly regarded.

“부장님, 이번 프로젝트 방향이 이게 맞습니까?”

Staff will often ask you '이거 맞으세요?' (Is this yours?) using a polite but technically incorrect honorific to show extra respect to customers.

“손님, 주문하신 음료 이거 맞으세요?”

In online communities, '이거 맞냐?' (Is this right?) is often used sarcastically to point out something ridiculous or unfair.

“게임 밸런스 이거 맞냐? (Is this game balance for real?)”

Iniciadores de conversa

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Show a picture of a famous landmark and ask:

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Point to a word in a book and ask:

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Confirm a meeting time:

Erros comuns

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이거 좋아요?

✓

이거 맞아요?

wrong context
Learners often use '좋아요' (good) when they want to ask if something is 'correct'.

L1 Interference

0 1
✗

이거 맞아요.

✓

이거 맞아요?

wrong conjugation
Intonation is key. Without the rising question tone, it sounds like a statement ('This is right').

L1 Interference

0
✗

이거 맞으세요?

✓

이거 맞아요?

wrong register
Using the honorific '-으세요' on the verb '맞다' (to be correct) is grammatically awkward because the subject is '이거' (this thing), not a person.

L1 Interference

0
✗

이거 정답이에요?

✓

이거 맞아요?

wrong context
While not 'wrong', '정답이에요?' is specifically for 'Is this the answer?'. '맞아요?' is more natural for general confirmation.

L1 Interference

0

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

¿Es esto correcto?

Korean uses the verb 'to match' rather than the adjective 'correct'.

French moderate

C'est ça ?

French is more idiomatic with 'that', while Korean focuses on the 'matching' aspect.

German Very Similar

Stimmt das?

German 'stimmen' is slightly more abstract than the physical 'match' of '맞다'.

Japanese Very Similar

これで合っていますか？

Japanese often adds 'de' (with/by), making it 'With this, is it matching?'.

Arabic moderate

هل هذا صحيح؟

Arabic relies on an adjective of truth rather than a verb of matching.

Chinese Very Similar

是对的吗？

Chinese 'duì' also implies 'facing' each other, similar to the 'meeting' root of '맞다'.

Portuguese moderate

Está certo?

Portuguese uses the state-of-being verb 'estar' with an adjective.

English Very Similar

Is this right?

English 'right' is an adjective, while Korean '맞다' is a verb.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2021)

“이거 정답 맞아요? 진짜요?”

During a quiz mission where the answer seemed too easy.

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(2019)

“이거 주소 맞아요?”

When Ki-woo first arrives at the Park family's house and checks the address.

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(2017)

“맞아?”

Used as a rhythmic interjection in the lyrics.

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(2022)

“이거 법적으로 맞아요?”

Confirming a legal point with a senior attorney.

Fácil de confundir

이거 맞아요? vs 같아요

Learners mix up 'It's the same' (같아요) with 'It's right' (맞아요).

Use '맞아요' for truth/accuracy, and '같아요' for similarity or 'I think...'.

이거 맞아요? vs 괜찮아요

Using 'Is it okay?' when they mean 'Is it correct?'.

If you want to know if something is 'right', use '맞아요'. If you want to know if it's 'acceptable', use '괜찮아요'.

Perguntas frequentes (12)

Yes! You can say '[Name] 씨 맞아요?' to ask 'Are you Mr./Ms. [Name]?'

usage contexts

'맞다' is for factual correctness or fitting. '옳다' is for moral rightness.

comparisons

'이게' is '이것이' (subject). '이거' is more casual. Both are fine in speech.

grammar mechanics

Just say '맞아요' or '네, 맞아요'.

basic understanding

Yes, '맞았어요' means 'It was right'.

grammar mechanics

No, but '맞습니까?' or '맞나요?' is safer and more professional.

cultural usage

Say '아니에요' or '틀려요'.

basic understanding

Yes, but context makes it clear. '공에 맞았어요' means 'I was hit by a ball'.

grammar mechanics

Saying '맞아요, 맞아요' shows enthusiastic agreement.

cultural usage

Yes, '사이즈 맞아요?' means 'Does the size fit?'.

practical tips

No, '맞지?' is very casual. Only use it with close friends.

usage contexts

ㅁ-ㅏ-ㅈ-ㅏ-ㅇ-ㅛ (맞아요).

basic understanding

Learning Path

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