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A-(으)ㄴ 것 같다, V-는 것 같다 grammar = look like, seem, I think ~express a supposition based on subjective reasons |
Usage:
- Express a supposition based on intuitive/ subjective reasons about something happened in the past or an occurrence of an action/ situation that has yet to occur = look like, appear that…
- The expression is also used to express speaker's opinion or thought about something indirectly in a polite and gentle manner = seem,I think…
- (으)ㄴ 것 같다 is used when speaker has a clear basis for the supposition, while -(으)ㄹ 것 같다 is used when making a vague supposition.
Adjective / Past tense Verb + -ㄴ/은 것 같다:
바쁜 것 같다
간 것 같다
많은 것 같다
먹은 것 같다
*만든 것 같다 (만들다)
*들은 것 같다 (듣다)
Present tense Verb + -는 것 같다:
가는 것 같다
먹는 것 같다
*만드는 것 같다 (만들다)
*듣는 것 같다 (듣다)
Future tense Verb + -ㄹ/을 것 같다:
갈 것 같다
먹을 것 같다
*만들 것 같다 (만들다)
*들을 것 같다 (듣다)
Examples
1. 어젯밤에 비가 온 것 같아요.
It looks like it rained last night. (See water on the road)
2. 지금 비가 오는 것 같아요.
It looks like it is raining now. (See someone bringing an umbrella)
3. 비가 올 것 같아요.
It looks like it’s going to rain. (See the cloudy sky)
4. 음식 맛이 어때요?
- 좀 짠 것 같아요.
How does the food taste?
- It seems a little salty.
5. 시간이 빨리 가는 것 같아요.
- 그래요. 벌써 퇴근 시간이에요.
It seems like the time is flying by.
- Right. It’s already the quitting time.
6. 이 영화는 좀 심심한 것 같아요. (See the movie poster)
This movie seems a bit boring.
7. 오늘 날씨가 추운 것 같아요. (See someone wearing warm clothes)
It looks like the weather today is cold.
8. 집에 아무도 없는 것 같아요.
I guess there is no one in this house. (See the quiet house)
9. 다음 주 동아리 모임 올 수있어요?
- 가고 싶지만 다음 주에 출장이 있어서 못 갈 것 같아요.
Can you come to the club meeting next week?
- I want to go but I don't think I can make it because I have a business trip next week.
10. 미아는 자요?
- 아직 안 자는 것 같아요.
Is Mai sleeping?
- I don't think he's sleeping yet.
8. 집에 아무도 없는 것 같아요.
I guess there is no one in this house. (See the quiet house)
9. 다음 주 동아리 모임 올 수있어요?
- 가고 싶지만 다음 주에 출장이 있어서 못 갈 것 같아요.
Can you come to the club meeting next week?
- I want to go but I don't think I can make it because I have a business trip next week.
10. 미아는 자요?
- 아직 안 자는 것 같아요.
Is Mai sleeping?
- I don't think he's sleeping yet.
Difference between -겠어요 grammar, -(으)ㄹ 거예요 grammar and -(으)ㄴ/는 것 같다 grammar:
1. A/V-겠어요 grammar expresses an intuitive, instantaneous supposition with no reason or basis.
2. A/V-(으)ㄹ 거예요 grammar expresses your supposition based on a basis like something directly heard or seen or experienced.
3. A/V-(으)ㄴ/는 것 같다 grammar expresses a supposition based on intuitive, subjective reasons that can be used in all cases, regardless of a basis
1. A/V-겠어요 grammar expresses an intuitive, instantaneous supposition with no reason or basis.
2. A/V-(으)ㄹ 거예요 grammar expresses your supposition based on a basis like something directly heard or seen or experienced.
3. A/V-(으)ㄴ/는 것 같다 grammar expresses a supposition based on intuitive, subjective reasons that can be used in all cases, regardless of a basis
이 식당의 음식이 맛있을까요?
- (1) (잘 모르겠지만 제 생각에는) 맛있을 것 같아요.
- (2) 사람이 많은 것을 보니까 맛있을 것 같아요.
- (3) 손님이 많으니까 음식이 맛있을 거예요.
Do you think this restaurant food is tasty?
- (1) (I’m not sure but I think) it seems good.
- (2) Seeing there are many customers, it seems good.
- (3) Because there are many customers, I think it’s good.
