V/A + -(으)ㄹ 테니까 (Since I will... / Since it will probably...)
Meaning: 1) Since I will do..., (please do...). 2) Since it will probably..., (you should...).
Conjugation & Pattern
- V/A with batchim + -을 테니까 | No batchim/ㄹ + -ㄹ 테니까
- Noun (N) + -일 테니까
- Past supposition: V/A + -았/었을 테니까
Detailed Usage
Meaning 1 (volition): With a 1st-person subject, expresses the speaker's willingness to do something while asking the listener to do another part. Meaning 2 (supposition): States a strong conjecture as the reason for advice or a request.
Example Sentences
- 1
제가 청소할 테니까 어머니는 좀 쉬세요.
Jega cheongsohal tenikka eomeonineun jom swiseyo.
I will clean up, so please get some rest, Mom.
- 2
제가 영화표를 예매할 테니까 같이 영화 보러 갑시다.
Jega yeonghwapyoreul yemaehal tenikka gati yeonghwa boreo gapsida.
I'll book the movie tickets, so let's go watch the movie together.
- 3
오후에 비가 올 테니까 우산을 가져가세요.
Ohue biga ol tenikka usaneul gajyeogaseyo.
It will probably rain in the afternoon, so please take an umbrella.
Important Notes
The main clause is typically imperative (-(으)세요), propositive (-(으)ㅂ시다), or expresses the speaker's intention.
