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. 1

    이 옷이 저에게 좀 큰 것 같아요.

    I osi jeoege jom keun geot gatayo.

    These clothes seem a bit big on me.

  2. 2

    밖에 눈이 오는 것 같아요.

    Bakke nuni oneun geot gatayo.

    It seems to be snowing outside.

  3. 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.

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