좋은 생각이야
joeun saenggagiya
The phrase "sounds like a plan" is expressed in Korean as 좋은 생각이야 (joeun saenggagiya).
This phrase is used to indicate agreement with a proposal to do something. While the English expression focuses on the concept of a "plan," the Korean equivalent focuses on the "idea" (생각).
Meaning: used to indicate agreement with a proposal to do something (phrase)
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase polite for use with strangers or superiors, change the ending from 이야 to 이에요, resulting in 좋은 생각이에요. If you are speaking formally to someone in a higher position, you can use the phrase 말씀하신 대로 하도록 하겠습니다, which means "I will do as you have said."
How do you pronounce it?
joeun saenggagiya
Did you know?
- To express agreement in a very casual way, young Koreans often use the slang word 콜, which is borrowed from the English word 'call' used in poker.
- Using 좋은 생각이에요 with a boss can be risky, as praising their idea as 'good' can inadvertently sound like you are judging or evaluating their intelligence.
- The formal alternative 말씀하신 대로 하도록 하겠습니다 uses the honorific 말씀, a special word for 'speech' used only when referring to someone else's words.
Examples in context
- 그거 정말 좋은 생각이야!geugeo jeongmal joeun saenggagiya!That is a really good idea!
- 오늘 영화 보는 거 좋은 생각이야.oneul yeonghwa boneun geo joeun saenggagiya.Watching a movie today sounds like a plan.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are discussing what to do on a Saturday afternoon.
- 민준 Min-jun우리 점심 먹고 카페에 갈까?uri jeomsim meokgo kap-e galkka?Shall we go to a cafe after lunch?
- 민지 Min-ji좋은 생각이야.joeun saenggagiya.Sounds like a plan.
- 민준 Min-jun그럼 민지 너는 뭐 마실래?geureom Minji neoneun mwo masillae?Then, what do you want to drink, Minji?
- 민지 Min-ji나는 시원한 아이스 아메리카노!naneun siwonhan aiseu amerikano!I'll have a refreshing iced americano!
