Meaning
알겠어
algesseo
I understand / I got it
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This form is casual and polite enough for everyday interactions with friends, family, or people younger than you. While it conveys understanding, it's not the most formal way to respond to an elder or a superior in a professional setting, where you might opt for '알겠습니다' or '네, 알겠습니다'. It's commonly used as a quick acknowledgment.
💬 Used in real life
• Said when a friend explains directions to a new place and you confirm you've understood.
• Used when a parent gives a child an instruction, and the child acknowledges it.
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Grammar Breakdown
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알alverb stem
verb stem
The verb stem of 알다 (alda), meaning 'to know' or 'to understand'.
-겠-getfuture/volitional/conjecture suffix
future/volitional/conjecture suffix
A suffix indicating future tense, volition, or conjecture, often implying a speaker's intention or a logical conclusion of understanding.
-어-eosentence-final ending (casual polite)
sentence-final ending (casual polite)
A common casual polite sentence-final ending, used for statements, questions, and proposals in informal settings.
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