V + -(으)ㄹ게요V + -(eu)lgeyo

V + -(으)ㄹ게요 – I will do V (Promise & Immediate Volition)

Meaning: I'll do… (expressing a promise or willingness to the listener)

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Verb stem without patchim or ending in ㄹ (drop ㄹ) + -ㄹ게요 (갈게요, 전화할게요, 만들게요)
  • Verb stem with patchim + -을게요 (먹을게요, 읽을게요)

Detailed Usage

Used only with a first-person subject (I/we) in declarative sentences to make a promise to the listener or volunteer to do something.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    집에 도착하면 바로 연락할게요.

    Jibe dochakhamyeon baro yeollakhalgeyo.

    I'll contact you right away when I get home.

  2. 2

    설거지는 제가 할게요.

    Seolgeojineun jega halgeyo.

    I'll do the dishes.

  3. 3

    다음부터는 절대 늦지 않을게요.

    Daeumbuteoneun jeoldae neutji aneulgeyo.

    I promise I won't be late from next time on.

Important Notes

Never used in questions. Unlike '-(으)ㄹ 거예요' (pre-existing plan), '-(으)ㄹ게요' conveys a spontaneous decision or promise directed at the listener.

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