Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"Okay" in Korean: 알겠어요
알겠어요algesseoyo
Okay in Korean is 알겠어요 (algesseoyo). 알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable.
Okay: starting the exchange
알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요.algesseoyo. naeil gajyeoolgeyo.
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How to pronounce 알겠어요
Say it
algesseoyo
/alkes͈ʌjo/
알겠어요 is read algesseoyo. In 네, 알겠어요, read the full phrase as ne, algesseoyo.
"Okay" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 알겠어요algesseoyo | Okay The inventory form for okay. | The inventory form for okay. |
| 네, 알겠어요ne, algesseoyo | okay, I understand 알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable. | 알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable. |
How to use 알겠어요 in real life
- 1Okay: starting the exchange
알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요.
algesseoyo. naeil gajyeoolgeyo.
Okay. I will bring it tomorrow.
알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable.
- 2Okay: adding useful context
네, 알겠어요. 여기서 기다릴게요.
ne, algesseoyo. yeogiseo gidarilgeyo.
Okay, I understand. I will wait here.
This sentence places 알겠어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Okay: a different conversation
이제 알겠어요.
ije algesseoyo.
Now I understand.
This sentence places 알겠어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 알겠어요
Incorrect: 알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요이에요.
Correct: 알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요.
When practicing okay, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요.
Incorrect: 알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요습니다.
Correct: 알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요.
When practicing okay, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요.
Good to know
알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 알겠어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요.
algesseoyo. naeil gajyeoolgeyo.
Okay. I will bring it tomorrow.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
네, 알겠어요. 여기서 기다릴게요.
ne, algesseoyo. yeogiseo gidarilgeyo.
Okay, I understand. I will wait here.
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 "Okay" in Korean
What does 알겠어요 mean?
Okay in Korean is 알겠어요 (algesseoyo). 알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable.
When should I say 네, 알겠어요?
알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable.
How does 네, 알겠어요 differ from the basic expression?
네, 알겠어요 means “okay, I understand”. 알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable.
Can I use 알겠어요 in a full sentence?
알겠어요. 내일 가져올게요. means “Okay. I will bring it tomorrow.” 알겠어요 acknowledges understanding or acceptance; 괜찮아요 instead means something is okay or acceptable.
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