동의해요
dong-uihaeyo
In Korean, "I agree with you" is expressed as 동의해요 (dong-uihaeyo).
This phrase is used to say that you have the same opinion as another person.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
There are several ways to express agreement depending on the setting. For formal or professional settings, you can use 제가 동의합니다 or 그렇게 생각하고 있습니다. In informal situations, such as with close friends or people younger than you, you can use 그래, 맞아, 나도 그렇게 생각해 or the casual version 동의해.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is formed by adding the verb suffix 하다 (to do) to the noun 동의 (agreement).
How do you pronounce it?
dong-uihaeyo
Did you know?
- If you are agreeing with a superior, you should avoid the word 동의 altogether. Using it can sometimes sound like you are judging or validating their opinion from a position of equality, which can be culturally awkward.
- In very casual settings, simply saying 그니까 (short for 'that is why/so') can act as a powerful way to say 'I totally agree'. It is the equivalent of saying 'Exactly!' or 'I know, right?' in English.
- When texting or using social media, Koreans often use the abbreviation ㅇㅇ to represent agreement. This comes from the sound of the Korean word for 'yes', which is 응.
Examples in context
- 네 주장에 동의합니다. 저도 그렇게 생각하고 있습니다.I agree with your argument. I also think the same way.
- 네 의견에 동의합니다.I agree with your opinion.
- 네 말에 동의해. 나도 그렇게 생각해.I agree with your words. I also think that way.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are discussing which movie to watch.
- 민지 Min-ji이 영화가 훨씬 재미있을 것 같아요.i yeonghwaga hwolssin jaemiisseul geot gatayo.I think this movie will be much more fun.
- 지훈 Ji-hun저도 동의해요. 이걸로 봐요.jeodo donguihaeyo. igeollo bwayo.I agree. Let's watch this one.
- 민지 Min-ji그럼 지금 바로 예매할게요.geureom jigeum baro yemaehalgeyo.Then I will book the tickets right now.
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋아요, 민지 씨.joayo, Minji ssi.Sounds good, Minji.
