What does 맞긴 해 mean?
맞긴 해 means "it is true, though" in Korean.
How it works here
‘맞긴’ forms ‘-긴 하다’, and ‘해’ ends it in the present colloquial form.
Key expression
-긴 하다
To admit something is indeed the case, but weakly
‘-긴 하다’ lightly acknowledges that something is true, often with a contrast or reservation.
When it's used
Used to partly agree while softening the statement or leaving room for a follow-up.
The line
그게 맞긴 해.
That is true, though.
Someone agrees with another person to some extent while continuing the conversation gently.
Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #2｜[SKZ CODE] Ep.101” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube
More examples
비가 오긴 오나 봐.
It does seem to be raining.
값이 비싸긴 비싸지만 품질은 좋아요.
It is expensive, but the quality is good.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
맞긴 해
그게 맞긴 해.
That is true, though.
- Partly acknowledging that the other person is right while responding gently.
- Firmly contradicting the other person by saying they are wrong.
- Deliberately postponing an answer after hearing the other person’s question.
Show the answer
Partly acknowledging that the other person is right while responding gently.
To admit something is indeed the case, but weakly. ‘-긴 하다’ lightly acknowledges that something is true, often with a contrast or reservation.
Other words in this line
- 그거
- That thing
- 맞다
- To be right; to be correct
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