그렇지

Interjection

1. 1

   of course; that's right

   An exclamation used when the speaker is impressed that a certain fact is not different from he or she had thought.

   Korean definition: 어떤 사실이 자신이 생각했던 것과 같을 때 감탄하며 쓰는 말.

   • 그렇지, 바로 그거야!

     That's right, that's exactly it!

   • 그렇지, 그렇고말고.

     Of course, absolutely.

2. 2

   oh right

   An exclamation used when something that the speaker has forgotten, comes to his/her mind.

   Korean definition: 잠시 잊었던 것이 생각났을 때 하는 말.

   • 그렇지, 오늘이 네 생일이었지?

     Oh right, today is your birthday, isn't it?

   • 그렇지, 오늘 저녁에 약속이 있었지.

     Oh right, I had plans this evening.