V + ㄹ/을 것 같다

1. Title

V + ㄹ/을 것 같다: Making Predictions and Assumptions

2. Grammar Explanation

The grammar pattern V + ㄹ/을 것 같다 is used to express assumptions, guesses, or speculations about future events or states. It’s equivalent to “It looks like…”, “It seems like…”, or “I think (someone) will…” in English.

Form

• Verb (consonant ending) + 을 것 같다

  • 먹다 → 먹을 것 같다

• Verb (vowel ending) or ㄹ ending :

  • 가다 → 갈 것 같다

  • 열다 → 열 것 같다

Meaning & Usage

This form conveys that the speaker is not certain but is making a logical guess or assumption, often based on current evidence or context.

• 오늘 날씨가 흐려서 비가 올 것 같아요.
  (It seems like it’s going to rain.)

• 그 영화 재미있을 것 같아요.
  (That movie looks like it’ll be fun.)

You can use it in different tenses to guess about the present, past, or future:

• 지금 밖에 비가 오는 것 같아요.

• 어제 늦게 잔 것 같아요.

• 내일 먹을 것 같아요.

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🆚 Note: How It Differs from ‘V + ㄹ/을 생각이다’

🔸 V + ㄹ/을 생각이다 is used when the speaker has a clear plan or intention to do something, not a guess.

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3. Example Sentences

1. 저는 오늘 일찍 잘 것 같아요.
    ( I think I will go to bed early today. )

2. 이 음식은 맵지 않을 것 같아요.
    ( I don't think this food will be spicy. )

3. 민수 씨는 이번 주말에 바쁠 것 같아요.
    ( I think Minsu will be busy this weekend. )

4. 저 카페는 분위기가 좋을 것 같아요.
    ( I think that café will have a nice atmosphere. )

5. 시험이 생각보다 쉬울 것 같아요.
    ( I think the exam will be easier than I expected. )

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4. Sample Dialogues

Dialogue 1
A: 내일 등산 같이 갈래요?
B: 글쎄요… 비가 올 것 같아요.

(A: Do you want to go hiking tomorrow?
B: Hmm… I think it will rain.)

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Dialogue 3
A: 요즘 영화를 하나 보려고 해요.
B: ‘변비’ 어때요? 재미있을 것 같던데요.

A: 그 영화는 절대 나오지 않아요..

(A: I’m thinking of watching a movie.
B: How about “Constipation”? It looked fun.

A: That movie never comes out…)

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5. Make Korean Sentences from English!

1. I think I will get there late.

2. It looks like the bus is coming.

3. My friend will probably like it.

4. I don’t think it will be difficult.

5. The weather will be cold tomorrow.

6. I think I need more time.

7. That place seems dangerous.

8. My sister will probably call soon.

9. I think I got a cold.

10. He seems to be angry.

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