V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 것 같다V/A + -(eu)n/neun/(eu)l geot gatda
V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 것 같다 – Seem to / Look like / I think
Meaning: It seems that / It looks like / I think that
Conjugation & Pattern
- 1) Present Adjective: A + -(으)ㄴ 것 같아요 (비싼 것 같아요, 좋은 것 같아요) | Noun: N + 인 것 같아요
- 2) Present Verb: V + -는 것 같아요 (비가 오는 것 같아요)
- 3) Past Verb: V + -(으)ㄴ 것 같아요 (비가 온 것 같아요)
- 4) Future (Verb & Adjective): V/A + -(으)ㄹ 것 같아요 (비가 올 것 같아요, 재미있을 것 같아요)
Detailed Usage
Used to express a gentle conjecture, impression, or polite personal opinion.
Example Sentences
- 1
이 옷이 저에게 좀 큰 것 같아요.
I osi jeoege jom keun geot gatayo.
These clothes seem a bit big on me.
- 2
밖에 눈이 오는 것 같아요.
Bakke nuni oneun geot gatayo.
It seems to be snowing outside.
- 3
저 영화가 아주 재미있을 것 같아요.
Jeo yeonghwaga aju jaemiisseul geot gatayo.
That movie looks like it will be very interesting.
Important Notes
The forms preceding '것 같다' follow the exact same rules as the noun-modifying endings (-(으)ㄴ, -는, -(으)ㄹ) from Lessons 3–5.