Nuance Dictionary / Social Situations
그럽시다 geu-reop-si-da
An enthusiastic, no-hesitation seal of approval meaning 'Let's do it!'
What does 그럽시다 mean?
그럽시다 (geu-reop-si-da) means: An enthusiastic, no-hesitation seal of approval meaning 'Let's do it!'.
When a native drops '그럽시다', they aren't just passively agreeing—they are actively jumping on board with a plan, often with a hint of camaraderie or upbeat momentum. Textbooks might categorize it simply as a polite suggestion, but in the wild, it carries a warm, slightly retro, and very willing vibe. It’s the linguistic equivalent of slapping your knees, standing up, and saying, 'Alright, let's make it happen.'
Other sides of 그럽시다
◆ Grudging Concession — When you say '그럽시다' in this context, you aren't expressing enthusiasm; you are signaling that you have run out of arguments or energy to resist. It’s the verbal equivalent of a long sigh followed by a shrug. Learners often mistake this for a neutral 'let's do it,' but native speakers hear the underlying 'I suppose I have no other choice.' Use this when you’re being dragged into a plan you’d rather avoid but have decided to stop fighting.
🎙️ 그럽시다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [그럽씨다]로 소리나요 (경음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- A: 오늘 저녁에 삼겹살 어때? / B: 좋지, 그럽시다!
A: o-neul jeo-nyeog-e sam-gyeop-sal eo-ttae? / B: joh-ji, geu-reop-si-da!
A: How about samgyeopsal for dinner tonight? / B: Sounds good, let's do it!
💡 Shows how naturally the word snaps into place right after someone makes a solid food proposition. - 이번 주말에 다 같이 한 번 모여서 이야기합시다. — 좋습니다, 그럽시다!
i-beon ju-mal-e da gat-i han beon mo-yeo-seo i-yagi-hap-si-da. — joh-seumn-i-da, geu-reop-si-da!
Let's all get together this weekend and talk it out. — Sounds great, let's do it!
💡 Highlights the collaborative energy of the word when sealing group plans. - 오늘 저녁은 치킨에 맥주 어때? — 좋지, 그럽시다!
oneul jeonyeogeun chikine maekju eottae? — jochi, geureopsida!
How about chicken and beer for dinner tonight? — Sounds good, let's do it!
💡 Use for a hearty, enthusiastic agreement to a proposal.
Related words in Social Situations
금상첨화 geum-sang-cheom-hwa그럼요 Geureomyo그림의 떡 Geurimeui tteok기분 전환 Gi-bun jeon-hwan기분 탓이다 gi-bun tat-si-da