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“I’d like to confirm that my…” in Korean
제가 이해한 내용이 맞는지 확인하고 싶습니다
jega ihaehan naeyongi manneunji hwaginhago sipseumnida
Meaning
I’d like to confirm that my understanding is correct.
Usage note
~는지 forms an indirect question meaning “whether ~.” 맞는지 means “whether it is correct,” useful when you verify something.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
In natural speech, sounds link and shift across words. The table below reads each word separately, as it sounds when said on its own.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 제가 | ||
| 제 | ㅈ+ㅔ | je |
| 가 | ㄱ+ㅏ | ga |
| 이해한 | ||
| 이 | ㅇ+ㅣ | i |
| 해 | ㅎ+ㅐ | hae |
| 한 | ㅎ+ㅏ+ㄴ | han |
| 내용이 | ||
| 내 | ㄴ+ㅐ | nae |
| 용 | ㅇ+ㅛ+ㅇ | yong |
| 이 | ㅇ+ㅣ | i |
| 맞는지 | ||
| 맞 | ㅁ+ㅏ+ㅈ | mat |
| 는 | ㄴ+ㅡ+ㄴ | neun |
| 지 | ㅈ+ㅣ | ji |
| 확인하고 | ||
| 확 | ㅎ+ㅘ+ㄱ | [화] hwa |
| 인 | ㅇ+ㅣ+ㄴ | [긴] gin |
| 하 | ㅎ+ㅏ | ha |
| 고 | ㄱ+ㅗ | go |
| 싶습니다 | ||
| 싶 | ㅅ+ㅣ+ㅍ | [십] sip |
| 습 | ㅅ+ㅡ+ㅂ | [씀] seum |
| 니 | ㄴ+ㅣ | ni |
| 다 | ㄷ+ㅏ | da |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 확인하 → [화긴하]
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 싶습니 → [십씀니]
- Nasalization: a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ becomes ㅇ, ㄴ or ㅁ before ㄴ or ㅁ (and a ㄹ after ㅁ or ㅇ becomes ㄴ). 습니 → [슴니]
Speech style
Ends in -ㅂ니다 or -습니다. The most formal polite style, used for announcements, presentations, business and first meetings.
Words in this phrase
These words from the TOPIK vocabulary lists appear in the phrase (shown in dictionary form).
| Korean | Part of speech | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 이해하다 | verb | to understand | TOPIK level 2 |
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “싶습니다”
- 하자가 있어서 반품하고 싶습니다It’s defective, so I’d like to return it
- 할부로 결제하고 싶습니다I’d like to pay in installments
- 일정이 바뀌어서 환불을 받고 싶습니다My schedule changed, so I’d like a refund
- 졸업 후에 한국에서 일하고 싶습니다After graduating, I’d like to work in Korea
Phrases with “제가”
- 오늘은 제가 대접하겠습니다It’s my treat today
- 오늘은 제가 쏠게요Today’s on me
- 계산은 제가 할게요I’ll take care of the bill
- 설거지는 제가 할게요I’ll do the dishes
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Question 1 What does “제가 이해한 내용이 맞는지 확인하고 싶습니다” mean?
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Answer: I’d like to confirm that my understanding is correct
Question 2 How do you say “I’d like to confirm that my understanding is correct” in Korean?
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Answer: 제가 이해한 내용이 맞는지 확인하고 싶습니다 jega ihaehan naeyongi manneunji hwaginhago sipseumnida
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Practice in the gameMore phrases for this situation
- 마감 기한을 하루만 연장해 주실 수 있을까요?Would it be possible to extend the deadline by just one day
- 바쁘신 중에 시간 내 주셔서 감사합니다Thank you for making time despite your busy schedule
- 확인 후 회신 드리겠습니다I’ll reply after checking
- 저는 책임감이 강하다고 생각합니다I believe I have a strong sense of responsibility
- 말씀하신 내용을 정리해서 공유드리겠습니다I’ll organize what you said and share it with you
- 의견 감사합니다. 검토 후 반영하겠습니다Thank you for your feedback. I’ll review it and incorporate it
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