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Korean expression

잘 맞아

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What does 잘 맞아 mean?

잘 맞아 means "We suit each other well" in Korean.

How it works here

‘잘 맞아’ says that the two people have good compatibility.

Key expression

잘 + V

To suit each other well in personality, atmosphere, or taste

‘잘 맞다’ means to be compatible or go well together, not simply to be correct.

When it's used

Used to say that people, things, or combinations suit each other well.

The line

우리 잘 맞아.

We’re a good match.

Commenting on how well two people get along.

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More examples

  1. 그 두 사람은 성격이 잘 맞아서 금방 친해졌어.

    Those two became close quickly because their personalities matched well.

  2. 이 와인은 스테이크랑 잘 맞습니다.

    This wine goes well with steak.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

잘 맞아

우리 잘 맞아.

We’re a good match.

  • Two people often clash because their personalities are different.
  • Talking about how well two people get along.
  • Praising one person as much more outstanding than the other.
Show the answer

Talking about how well two people get along.

To suit each other well in personality, atmosphere, or taste. ‘잘 맞다’ means to be compatible or go well together, not simply to be correct.

Other words in this line

우리
We; our
잘
Well
잘 맞다
To match well; to suit
맞다
To be correct; to fit

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