When should I use these forms of "ok"?
Annyeonghaseyo! 안녕하세요!

I have a question about when I should be using these two different forms of "ok" in Korean. If there are other ways to say "ok" please tell me about them! I'd love to know :)

So, when should I use :
알았습니다 Alassseubnida

and

알았어 Arasseo

????????????

감사합니다 !!!

Question

When should I use these forms of "ok"?
Annyeonghaseyo! 안녕하세요!

I have a question about when I should be using these two different forms of "ok" in Korean. If there are other ways to say "ok" please tell me about them! I'd love to know :)

So, when should I use :
알았습니다 Alassseubnida

and

알았어 Arasseo

????????????

감사합니다 !!!

Answer

Here's a comparison of the OK expressions with their connotation.

- 알았어(요):  OK (I got it)
- 그래(요):  OK (go ahead; that's fine)
- 괜찮아(요):  OK (that's alright; I'm alright)
- 됐어(요):  OK (that's all; that's good)

They can all be interpreted as OK but each has its own best fit situation.

Answer

There are seven verb paradigms or speech levels in Korean, and each level has its own unique set of verb endings which are used to indicate the level of formality of a situation.

알았습니다 is Hapsyo-che
It is used
between strangers at the start of a conversation
among male co-workers
by TV announcers
to customers

알았어 is Hae-che
It is used
between close friends and relatives
when talking to children

Refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_speech_levels

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