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Agreeing Fully: 저도 그렇게 생각해요

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Basic Speaking
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TL;DR 🦄
  • 🤝 저도 그렇게 생각해요 [jeo-do geu-reo-ke saeng-ga-kae-yo] — "I think so too"
  • 💯 완전 동의해요 [wan-jeon dong-ui-hae-yo] — "I completely agree"
  • ✅ 맞아요, 정말 그래요 [ma-ja-yo, jeong-mal geu-rae-yo] — "Right, that's so true"
  • 😊 그러게요 [geu-reo-ge-yo] — "Yeah, I know, right"
  • 🙌 제 말이 그 말이에요 [je ma-ri geu ma-ri-e-yo] — "That's exactly what I'm saying"
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🎧 Iru Helper Note: Hear every phrase in this lesson spoken aloud and practice your pronunciation with the Iru Helper Widgets.
 

🌈 The Big Picture

Agreeing with someone in Korean is about more than just saying "yes" — it's a way of building rapport and showing you're really listening. The most common phrase is 저도 그렇게 생각해요 [jeo-do geu-reo-ke saeng-ga-kae-yo] — "I think so too," which directly echoes back the other person's opinion. For a stronger reaction, 완전 동의해요 [wan-jeon dong-ui-hae-yo] — "I completely agree" — adds emphasis with 완전 ("completely, totally"), a word you'll hear constantly in casual speech.
  • A: 이 카페 분위기 정말 좋아요 — "This café really has a nice vibe"
  • B: 저도 그렇게 생각해요 — "I think so too"

🎭 그러게요: The Sound of "Yeah, Right?"

그러게요 [geu-reo-ge-yo] is one of the most useful reaction words in spoken Korean — it's a warm, casual way to agree that often means "Yeah, I know, right?" or "That's so true." It works best when you're agreeing with a feeling or observation, especially complaints or surprises.
  • A: 오늘 진짜 덥네요 — "It's really hot today, isn't it"
  • B: 그러게요! — "Yeah, it really is!"
Another handy phrase is 제 말이 그 말이에요 [je ma-ri geu ma-ri-e-yo] — "That's exactly what I'm saying" — used when someone says something you've been thinking all along. It shows strong, enthusiastic agreement and works great in group conversations.

🧳 Essential Phrase Kit

  • 저도 그렇게 생각해요 [jeo-do geu-reo-ke saeng-ga-kae-yo] — "I think so too"
  • 완전 동의해요 [wan-jeon dong-ui-hae-yo] — "I completely agree"
  • 맞아요, 정말 그래요 [ma-ja-yo, jeong-mal geu-rae-yo] — "Right, that's so true"
  • 그러게요 [geu-reo-ge-yo] — "Yeah, I know, right"
  • 제 말이 그 말이에요 [je ma-ri geu ma-ri-e-yo] — "That's exactly what I'm saying"
  • 진짜 공감돼요 [jin-jja gong-gam-dwae-yo] — "I really relate to that"
  • 저도 그래요 [jeo-do geu-rae-yo] — "Same here / Me too"
  • 백 퍼센트 동의해요 [baek peo-sen-teu dong-ui-hae-yo] — "I agree 100%"
  • 그쵸 [geu-chyo] — "Right? (casual)"
  • 저도요 [jeo-do-yo] — "Me too"

🛠️ Putting Together

A: 이 노래 진짜 좋은 것 같아요.
B: 저도 그렇게 생각해요. 멜로디가 정말 좋아요.
A: "I think this song is really good." B: "I think so too. The melody is really nice."
🦄 Grammar note: 저도 그렇게 생각해요 literally means "I also think that way" — a direct, polite way to echo someone's opinion.
A: 오늘 회의 진짜 길었네요.
B: 그러게요, 진짜 힘들었어요.
A: "Today's meeting was really long, wasn't it." B: "Yeah, it really was tiring."
🦄 Grammar note: 그러게요 pairs naturally with -네요 statements, since both express a shared reaction to something just noticed.
A: 이 가게 음식이 양도 많고 맛도 좋아서 자주 와요.
B: 완전 동의해요! 저도 여기 진짜 좋아해요. 제 말이 그 말이에요.
A: "This place has big portions and the food is good, so I come often." B: "I completely agree! I really like this place too. That's exactly what I'm saying."
🦄 Grammar note: Stacking agreement phrases (완전 동의해요 + 제 말이 그 말이에요) is common in enthusiastic casual conversation — it shows genuine excitement, not just politeness.

🗣️ Speaking Practice: Mini Dialogue

민수: 지은 씨, 이 드라마 봤어요? 저는 결말이 정말 좋았어요.
[ji-eun ssi, i deu-ra-ma bwa-sseo-yo? jeo-neun gyeol-ma-ri jeong-mal jo-a-sseo-yo]
"Jieun, have you watched this drama? I thought the ending was really good."
지은: 저도 그렇게 생각해요! 마지막 회가 진짜 감동적이었어요.
[jeo-do geu-reo-ke saeng-ga-kae-yo! ma-ji-mak hwe-ga jin-jja gam-dong-jeo-gi-eo-sseo-yo]
"I think so too! The last episode was really moving."
민수: 그러게요. 배우들 연기도 정말 자연스러웠어요.
[geu-reo-ge-yo. bae-u-deul yeon-gi-do jeong-mal ja-yeon-seu-reo-wo-sseo-yo]
"Yeah, right. The actors' acting was really natural too."
지은: 완전 동의해요. 사실 저도 그 부분에서 울었어요.
[wan-jeon dong-ui-hae-yo. sa-sil jeo-do geu bu-bu-ne-seo u-reo-sseo-yo]
"I completely agree. Actually, I cried at that part too."
민수: 저도요! 다음 시즌도 정말 기대돼요.
[jeo-do-yo! da-eum si-jeun-do jeong-mal gi-dae-dwae-yo]
"Me too! I'm really looking forward to the next season too."
지은: 제 말이 그 말이에요. 빨리 나왔으면 좋겠어요.
[je ma-ri geu ma-ri-e-yo. ppal-li na-wa-sseu-myeon jo-ke-sseo-yo]
"That's exactly what I'm saying. I hope it comes out soon."

🧭 Speaking Tip

Korean has a whole spectrum of agreement, from mild to enthusiastic — and choosing the right level makes you sound natural. 맞아요 is the neutral baseline ("that's right"). 저도 그렇게 생각해요 and 그러게요 add personal warmth. 완전 동의해요 and 제 말이 그 말이에요 are for moments of strong, genuine agreement — save these for when you really mean it, or they can sound exaggerated. Also note: 그러게요 works great as a stand-alone reaction, while 저도 그렇게 생각해요 needs someone to have stated an opinion first.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

  • ❌ Using 완전 동의해요 in very formal or business settings — it's casual; in formal contexts, 저도 그렇게 생각합니다 or 동의합니다 sounds more appropriate.
  • ❌ Saying 저도 그렇게 생각해요 when the other person stated a fact, not an opinion — for facts, 맞아요 or 그러게요 fits better.
  • ❌ Confusing 저도 (me too — about yourself) with 그러게요 (a general shared reaction) — they aren't always interchangeable.
  • ❌ Overusing 제 말이 그 말이에요 — it can sound like you're taking over the conversation if used too often.
You're ready to agree with warmth and enthusiasm in Korean — 화이팅! 🤝✨
 
Try this exercise
Instructions: For each prompt, write your response in Korean using the patterns from this lesson. Then check the toggle below for a sample answer.
1. Say "I think so too."
Answer
저도 그렇게 생각해요. (I think so too.)
2. Say "I completely agree!"
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완전 동의해요! (I completely agree!)
3. Respond to "오늘 진짜 덥네요" with "Yeah, it really is!"
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그러게요! (Yeah, it really is!)
4. Say "That's exactly what I'm saying."
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제 말이 그 말이에요. (That's exactly what I'm saying.)
5. Say "I really relate to that" (진짜 공감되다).
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진짜 공감돼요. (I really relate to that.)
6. Say "Same here / Me too" (using 그래요).
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저도 그래요. (Same here.)
7. Say "I agree 100%."
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백 퍼센트 동의해요. (I agree 100%.)
8. Say "Right, that's so true" (responding to a statement).
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맞아요, 정말 그래요. (Right, that's so true.)
9. Say "Me too!" (short, casual form ending in -요).
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저도요! (Me too!)
10. Say "Right?" (very casual, short form).
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그쵸. (Right?)
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Vocabulary Box
  • 동의하다 — to agree
  • 완전 — completely, totally
  • 공감하다 — to relate, to empathize
  • 결말 — ending (of a story)
  • 감동적 — moving, touching
  • 자연스럽다 — to be natural
  • 기대되다 — to be looked forward to
  • 분위기 — vibe, atmosphere
  • 퍼센트 — percent
  • 그쵸 — right? (casual)
Pitfalls 💡
  • 완전 동의해요 is casual — use 동의합니다 in formal settings.
  • 그러게요 reacts to a feeling; 맞아요 confirms a fact.
  • Don't overuse 제 말이 그 말이에요.
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Want more reps? Head to the Practice Hub below for three full exercise sets!
 
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🎯 Practice Hub — Agreeing Fully: 저도 그렇게 생각해요
Work through these three exercises to build natural, enthusiastic agreement into your Korean. Try answering out loud before checking each answer — and use the Iru Helper Widgets above if you want to hear the pronunciation again.

Exercise 1 — Basic Agreement Phrases 🤝

A. Say "I think so too" (responding to an opinion).
Answer
저도 그렇게 생각해요. [jeo-do geu-reo-ke saeng-ga-kae-yo]
B. Say "Right, that's so true."
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맞아요, 정말 그래요. [ma-ja-yo, jeong-mal geu-rae-yo]
C. Say "I completely agree."
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완전 동의해요. [wan-jeon dong-ui-hae-yo]
D. Say "Me too" (short form).
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저도요. [jeo-do-yo]
E. Say "Same here."
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저도 그래요. [jeo-do geu-rae-yo]
F. Say "I agree 100%."
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백 퍼센트 동의해요. [baek peo-sen-teu dong-ui-hae-yo]
G. Say "I really relate to that."
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진짜 공감돼요. [jin-jja gong-gam-dwae-yo]
H. Say "That's exactly what I'm saying."
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제 말이 그 말이에요. [je ma-ri geu ma-ri-e-yo]
I. Respond to "오늘 진짜 춥네요" with "Yeah, it really is."
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그러게요! [geu-reo-ge-yo!]
J. Say "Right?" (very casual).
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그쵸? [geu-chyo?]
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Quick Reference
  • 저도 그렇게 생각해요 — I think so too
  • 완전 동의해요 — I completely agree
  • 그러게요 — yeah, right? (reaction)
  • 제 말이 그 말이에요 — that's exactly what I'm saying
  • 그쵸 — right? (casual)

Exercise 2 — Reacting Naturally in Conversation 💬

A. "오늘 회의 진짜 길었네요." — What does this mean?
Answer
"Today's meeting was really long, wasn't it."
B. Respond with "Yeah, it really was tiring."
Answer
그러게요, 진짜 힘들었어요.
C. "이 노래 진짜 좋은 것 같아요." — What does this mean?
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"I think this song is really good."
D. Respond with "I think so too. The melody is really nice."
Answer
저도 그렇게 생각해요. 멜로디가 정말 좋아요.
E. Say "I really like this place too."
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저도 여기 진짜 좋아해요.
F. Say "I cried at that part too" (그 부분에서 울다).
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저도 그 부분에서 울었어요.
G. Say "I'm really looking forward to the next season too."
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다음 시즌도 정말 기대돼요.
H. Say "I hope it comes out soon" (-았/었으면 좋겠어요).
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빨리 나왔으면 좋겠어요.
I. Say "The actors' acting was really natural too."
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배우들 연기도 정말 자연스러웠어요.
J. Say "Actually, I think so too" (사실).
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사실 저도 그렇게 생각해요.
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Quick Reference
  • -네요 — reaction ending ("isn't it!")
  • 멜로디 — melody
  • 기대되다 — to look forward to
  • 자연스럽다 — natural
  • 사실 — actually

Exercise 3 — Choosing the Right Level of Agreement 🎯

A. Your coworker states a fact you already knew. Say "Right, that's so true."
Answer
맞아요, 정말 그래요.
B. Your friend complains about the heat. React with "Yeah, I know, right!"
Answer
그러게요!
C. Your friend shares a strong opinion you fully share. Say "I completely agree!"
Answer
완전 동의해요!
D. In a business meeting, say "I also think so" formally.
Answer
저도 그렇게 생각합니다.
E. Someone says exactly what you were about to say. Say "That's exactly what I'm saying."
Answer
제 말이 그 말이에요.
F. Say "I agree 100%" in a casual chat.
Answer
백 퍼센트 동의해요.
G. Someone asks "그쵸?" — what are they asking?
Answer
"Right?" — they're seeking quick agreement, casually.
H. Say "I really relate to that" after hearing a relatable story.
Answer
진짜 공감돼요.
I. Say "Me too!" after someone says they love a movie.
Answer
저도요!
J. Say "I think so too. The melody is really nice" in one sentence.
Answer
저도 그렇게 생각해요. 멜로디가 정말 좋아요.
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Cheat Sheet
  • 저도 그렇게 생각해요 — I think so too
  • 맞아요, 정말 그래요 — that's so true
  • 완전 동의해요 — I completely agree (casual)
  • ...생각합니다 — formal version
  • 그러게요 — reacting to a feeling
  • 제 말이 그 말이에요 — exactly what I'm saying
  • 저도요 — me too
🎉 잘했어요! You can now agree with warmth and confidence in Korean!