V + -는 수가 있다 (Might end up doing, there is a chance that)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Verb stem (V) + -는 수가 있다
• Preceded by conditional clauses: -(으)면, -다가는

Detailed Usage

Unlike general '-(으)ㄹ 수 있다', '-는 수가 있다' attaches to verbs and is mostly used with '-다가는' or '-(으)면' to warn of a potential negative consequence.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   시험 볼 때 늦게 가면 고사장에 못 들어가는 수가 있다.

   Siheom bol ttae neutge gamyeon gosajange mot deureoganeun suga itda.

   If you arrive late for the exam, there is a chance you won't be allowed into the test room.

2. 2

   그렇게 놀기만 하다가는 나중에 크게 후회하는 수가 있으니 적당히 놀아라.

   Geureotge nolgiman hadaganeun najunge keuge huhoehaneun suga isseuni jeokdanghi norara.

   If you keep just playing around like that, you might deeply regret it later, so play in moderation.

3. 3

   너처럼 돈을 물 쓰듯 쓰다가는 알거지가 되는 수가 있다.

   Neocheoreom doneul mul sseudeut sseudaganeun algeojiga doeneun suga itda.

   If you keep spending money like water, you might end up penniless.