Jamo Reader

-지 그렇다

Why not just

intermediate

Used to make suggestions or recommendations, often with a slightly persuasive tone. Combines the connective ending -지 with 그렇다 (to be so). Implies "why not do it that way" or "how about doing..."

  • Suggestion: "그냥 가지 그래요?" (Why not just go?)
  • Recommendation: "좀 쉬지 그래?" (Why not take a rest?)
  • Often used when the speaker thinks the action is obvious or beneficial