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
집에 도착하면 바로 연락할게요.
Jibe dochakhamyeon baro yeollakhalgeyo.
I'll contact you right away when I get home.
- 2
설거지는 제가 할게요.
Seolgeojineun jega halgeyo.
I'll do the dishes.
- 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.