What does 그치 (geuchi) mean?
- 그치geuchi
Right? / Isn't it?
Casual: friends and people younger than you
그치 (geuchi) means "Right?" or "Isn't it?" when you ask for agreement, and "Right" or "I know" when you agree. It is a relaxed, friendly word used all the time between friends.
Where it comes from
그치 is a spoken contraction of 그렇지, which comes from 그렇다 ("to be so") plus the ending 지 that seeks or confirms agreement.
How to use 그치
Add 그치? to the end of a statement to ask "right?": 맛있지, 그치? ("It's good, right?"). Said on its own as a reply, 그치 means "Right" or "I know, right?"
It is casual and a little soft or cute, common among friends, couples and in texts. With people you should be polite to, use 그렇죠 or the more relaxed 그쵸.
Compared with 맞아, 그치 sounds warmer and more like you are sharing a feeling.
Examples
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Sharing dessert with a friend
Agreeing with a friend's opinion
Walking outside in summer
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 그렇지 | Right / That's it | Full form. |
| 그쵸 | Right? | Softened polite form in speech. |
| 그렇죠 | Isn't it? / That's right | Standard polite form. |
| 그치? | Right? | Rising tone asks for agreement. |
Questions learners ask
What does geuchi mean?
그치 means "Right?" when asking for agreement, or "Right" when agreeing. It comes from 그렇지.
Is geuchi polite?
No, it is casual. Use 그렇죠 or 그쵸 with people you should be polite to.
What is the difference between geuchi and maja?
맞아 is a clear "That's correct". 그치 is softer and more like "I know, right?"