-(으)리라-(eu)rira
Advanced 6 · #54Lesson 14: Unconditional Inclusion and Firm Resolution

V/A + -(으)리라, N + -(이)리라 (Will surely ..., I shall ... - literary)

Meaning: 1) I shall / will surely (solemn resolution). 2) Would probably / must have (literary conjecture).

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Present/Future: V/A with batchim + -으리라 | No batchim/ㄹ + -리라
  • Noun (N) + -(이)리라
  • Past conjecture: V/A + -았/었으리라
  • Quotative: -(으)리라고 (생각하다/믿다)

Detailed Usage

Used in literary writing, diaries, poetry, or solemn declarations to express personal determination or formal conjecture.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    올해에는 기필코 원하는 회사에 취업하리라 다짐했다.

    Olhaeeneun gipilko wonhaneun hoesae chwieopharira dajimhaetda.

    I resolved that I shall without fail get a job at my desired company this year.

  2. 2

    그 사람이 지금쯤 목적지에 무사히 도착했으리라 믿는다.

    Geu sarami jigeumjjeum mokjeokjie musahi dochakhaesseurira minneunda.

    I believe that person must have safely arrived at their destination by now.

  3. 3

    저분이야말로 진정한 스승이리라.

    Jeobuniyamallo jinjeonghan seuseungirira.

    That person must truly be a genuine mentor.

Important Notes

Often precedes verbs of thought/belief as '-(으)리라(고) 믿다/생각하다'.

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