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Korean expression

콜

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What does 콜 mean?

콜 means "Okay, let’s do it." in Korean.

How it works here

콜 is a short response used to immediately agree to someone’s suggestion or statement. It can be repeated, but even once clearly means ‘okay’ or ‘I’m in.’

When it's used

Used among close acquaintances to quickly and casually agree to a suggestion, request, or plan.

The line

콜? 콜

Deal? Deal.

Close friends quickly make and confirm a plan.

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More examples

  1. 오늘 밤에 라면 먹으러 갈까? 콜!

    Want to go eat ramen tonight? Deal!

  2. 내가 커피 살게. 콜, 그럼 바로 나가자.

    I’ll buy the coffee. Deal—then let’s leave right away.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

콜

콜? 콜

Deal? Deal.

  • Refusing someone’s suggestion and hesitating.
  • Immediately agreeing that the time a friend suggested is fine.
  • Saying that the schedule is complicated and should be decided later.
Show the answer

Immediately agreeing that the time a friend suggested is fine.

To immediately accept and agree with someone’s suggestion. This is a very colloquial, friendly expression. It can stand alone or be added at the end to emphasize agreement. Compared with ‘좋아’, it feels shorter and more spontaneous.

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