What does 그렇지 mean?
그렇지 means "A short expression meaning “That’s right” or “Exactly.”" in Korean.
How it works here
A contracted form of ‘그렇다’ (to be so), used to briefly confirm or agree with what the other person said or with the situation.
Dictionary form
그렇다
A brief way to acknowledge that someone’s statement or a situation is correct.
A short conversational interjection expressing agreement, confirmation, or understanding.
When it's used
Used to briefly agree with something already known or just said.
The line
그렇지
That’s right.
Said to briefly acknowledge that someone’s statement is correct.
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More examples
아, 그 말이면 그렇지.
Ah, in that case, that’s right.
그래, 네가 그렇게 느꼈다면 그렇지.
Yes, if that’s how you feel, that’s right.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
그렇지
그렇지
That’s right.
- A brief remark asking someone to repeat what they said in a calmer, clearer way
- A brief acknowledgment that someone’s statement or situation is correct
- A sarcastic remark that shows displeasure with the way the other person spoke
- A brief reaction you give when you hear something unexpected and surprising
Show the answer
A brief acknowledgment that someone’s statement or situation is correct
A short conversational interjection expressing agreement, confirmation, or understanding.
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