Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"That's right" in Korean: 맞아요
맞아요majayo
That's right in Korean is 맞아요 (majayo). 맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead.
That's right: starting the exchange
네, 맞아요. 제가 예약했어요.ne, majayo. jega yeyakhaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 맞아요
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majayo
/matɕajo/
맞아요 is read majayo. In 네, 맞아요, read the full phrase as ne, majayo.
"That's right" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 맞아요majayo | That's right The inventory form for that's right. | The inventory form for that's right. |
| 네, 맞아요ne, majayo | yes, that is right 맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead. | 맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead. |
How to use 맞아요 in real life
- 1That's right: starting the exchange
네, 맞아요. 제가 예약했어요.
ne, majayo. jega yeyakhaesseoyo.
Yes, that is right. I made a reservation.
맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead.
- 2That's right: adding useful context
그 주소가 맞아요.
geu jusoga majayo.
That address is right.
This sentence places 맞아요 in a complete exchange.
- 3That's right: a different conversation
말씀하신 날짜가 맞아요.
malsseumhasin naljjaga majayo.
The date you mentioned is right.
This sentence places 맞아요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 맞아요
Incorrect: 그 주소이 맞아요.
Correct: 그 주소가 맞아요.
When practicing that's right, 주소 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 주소가, not 주소이.
Incorrect: 네, 맞아요. 제가 예약했어요이에요.
Correct: 네, 맞아요. 제가 예약했어요.
When practicing that's right, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 네, 맞아요. 제가 예약했어요.
Good to know
맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 맞아요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
네, 맞아요. 제가 예약했어요.
ne, majayo. jega yeyakhaesseoyo.
Yes, that is right. I made a reservation.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그 주소가 맞아요.
geu jusoga majayo.
That address is right.
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 "That's right" in Korean
What does 맞아요 mean?
That's right in Korean is 맞아요 (majayo). 맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead.
When should I say 네, 맞아요?
맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead.
How does 네, 맞아요 differ from the basic expression?
네, 맞아요 means “yes, that is right”. 맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead.
Can I use 맞아요 in a full sentence?
네, 맞아요. 제가 예약했어요. means “Yes, that is right. I made a reservation.” 맞아요 confirms correctness; 좋아요 expresses approval or something being good instead.
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