Korean · Greetings & Essentials

"I agree" in Korean: 동의해요

동의해요donguihaeyo

Say it: donguihaeyophrase/toŋɰihɛjo/

I agree in Korean is 동의해요 (donguihaeyo). 동의해요 marks agreement; the idea or suggestion agreed with usually takes 에.

I agree: starting the exchange

그 계획에 동의해요.

geu gyehoege donguihaeyo.

I agree with that plan.
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How to pronounce 동의해요

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donguihaeyo

/toŋɰihɛjo/

동의해요 is read donguihaeyo. In 그 의견에 동의해요, read the full phrase as geu uigyeone donguihaeyo.

"I agree" in Korean: quick reference

KoreanEnglish
동의해요donguihaeyoI agree

The inventory form for i agree.

그 의견에 동의해요geu uigyeone donguihaeyoI agree with that opinion

동의해요 marks agreement; the idea or suggestion agreed with usually takes 에.

How to use 동의해요 in real life

  1. 1I agree: starting the exchange

    그 계획에 동의해요.

    geu gyehoege donguihaeyo.

    I agree with that plan.

    동의해요 marks agreement; the idea or suggestion agreed with usually takes 에.

  2. 2I agree: adding useful context

    저도 동의해요.

    jeodo donguihaeyo.

    I agree too.

    This sentence places 동의해요 in a complete exchange.

  3. 3I agree: a different conversation

    설명을 듣고 동의해요.

    seolmyeongeul deutgo donguihaeyo.

    I agree after hearing the explanation.

    This sentence places 동의해요 in a complete exchange.

Mistakes English speakers make with 동의해요

Incorrect: 그 계획에 동의해요이에요.

Correct: 그 계획에 동의해요.

When practicing i agree, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 그 계획에 동의해요.

Incorrect: 그 계획에 동의해요습니다.

Correct: 그 계획에 동의해요.

When practicing i agree, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 그 계획에 동의해요.

Good to know

동의해요 marks agreement; the idea or suggestion agreed with usually takes 에.

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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 동의해요

  1. Partner

    이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?

    i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?

    Shall we say a sentence using this expression?

  2. You

    그 계획에 동의해요.

    geu gyehoege donguihaeyo.

    I agree with that plan.

  3. Partner

    좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?

    joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?

    Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?

  4. You

    저도 동의해요.

    jeodo donguihaeyo.

    I agree too.

This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.

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FAQ

Common questions about "I agree" in Korean

What does 동의해요 mean?

I agree in Korean is 동의해요 (donguihaeyo). 동의해요 marks agreement; the idea or suggestion agreed with usually takes 에.

When should I say 그 의견에 동의해요?

동의해요 marks agreement; the idea or suggestion agreed with usually takes 에.

How does 그 의견에 동의해요 differ from the basic expression?

그 의견에 동의해요 means “I agree with that opinion”. 동의해요 marks agreement; the idea or suggestion agreed with usually takes 에.

Can I use 동의해요 in a full sentence?

그 계획에 동의해요. means “I agree with that plan.” 동의해요 marks agreement; the idea or suggestion agreed with usually takes 에.

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