What does 그렇구나 mean?
그렇구나 means "“I see; I understand.”" in Korean.
How it works here
그렇구나 is an exclamatory response to newly understood information.
When it's used
Used after hearing an explanation to show that the speaker understands or accepts the new information.
The line
그래, 그렇구나
Yeah, I see.
The speaker gives a short response after understanding an explanation.
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More examples
아, 그렇구나. 이제 왜 늦었는지 알겠어.
Oh, I see. Now I understand why you were late.
아무래도 일정이 바뀐 거였구나. 그렇구나.
So the schedule had changed. I see.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
그렇구나
그래, 그렇구나
Yeah, I see.
- Briefly respond that you understood the explanation.
- Immediately disagree after hearing the other person.
- Greet someone you are meeting for the first time.
Show the answer
Briefly respond that you understood the explanation.
A response showing that the speaker understands or accepts new information. A natural light conversational exclamation. Unlike 그렇지 (that’s right), it reacts to newly understood information rather than simply agreeing with something already said.
Other words in this line
- 그래
- Yes; right
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