Meaning
맞아
maja
That's right / You got it
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This is a very common and versatile expression for agreement. It's casual and friendly, typically used between friends, family members, or people of similar age and social standing. It would be considered too informal to use with elders or strangers in a formal setting; in those cases, one would use '맞아요' (majayo) or '맞습니다' (matseumnida). It can also be used as a self-correction, like 'Oh, right!' when remembering something.
💬 Used in real life
• Said when a friend correctly guesses what you're thinking or confirms a detail you were unsure about.
• Used when someone states a fact and you completely agree with it.
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Grammar Breakdown
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맞-mat-verb stem
verb stem
The verb stem meaning 'to be correct', 'to fit', or 'to be right'.
-아-asentence-final ending (informal)
sentence-final ending (informal)
An informal, plain speech sentence-final ending used for statements, forming a casual declaration.
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