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Korean expression

맞나

Said by Jung Kook (BTS)

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What does 맞나 mean?

맞나 means "Whether it is right." in Korean.

How it works here

‘맞나’ asks whether something is correct or consistent.

Dictionary form

맞다

To be right; used to check whether something is correct

‘맞나?’ (is it right?) is a short conversational question formed with ‘맞다’ (to be right) and ‘-나’.

When it's used

Used to check one’s calculation, judgment, or information.

The line

맞나?

Is that right?

Checking for oneself whether the answer or problem is correct.

Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 이 계산이 맞나?

    Is this calculation right?

  2. 내가 들은 정보가 맞나 한번 다시 확인해 봐요.

    Let’s check once more whether the information I heard is right.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

맞나

맞나?

  • Declaring that something is wrong
  • Meaning that you cannot remember at all
  • Telling someone to keep waiting
  • A word used to check whether something is correct
Show the answer

A word used to check whether something is correct

‘맞나?’ (is it right?) is a short conversational question formed with ‘맞다’ (to be right) and ‘-나’.

Same expression in other scenes

  • 맞네? 맞았어 — To be correct or accurate in a judgment, calculation, or answer
  • 맞아 — That’s right; exactly.
  • 맞네 — That’s right; I see that it’s correct.

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