V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 것 같다V/A + -(eu)n/neun/(eu)l geot gatda
Intermediate 3 · #9Lesson 3: 복장과 외모 – Clothing and Appearance

V/A + -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 것 같다 – It Seems / I Think That (Conjecture)

Meaning: It seems that; I think that; it looks like

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Present: Verb + -는 것 같다 | Adjective + -(으)ㄴ 것 같다 | Noun + 인 것 같다
  • Past: Verb + -(으)ㄴ 것 같다 (or V/A + -았/었던 것 같다)
  • Future / Supposition: V/A + -(으)ㄹ 것 같다 | Noun + 일 것 같다

Detailed Usage

Expresses supposition across all three tenses (past, present, future) or states a personal opinion softly and politely without sounding overly assertive.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    사장님이 회의실에 방금 들어가셔서 지금 회의를 하는 것 같아요.

    Sajangnimi hoeuisire banggeum deureogasyeoseo jigeum hoeuireul haneun geot gatayo.

    The director just entered the conference room, so it seems they are having a meeting now.

  2. 2

    이 옷은 저한테 어울리지 않을 것 같아요.

    I oseun jeohante eoulliji aneul geot gatayo.

    I don't think these clothes will suit me.

  3. 3

    여기 맛집은 텔레비전에 나온 적이 있어서 음식이 맛있을 것 같아요.

    Yeogi matjibeun tellebijeone naon jeogi isseoseo eumsigi masisseul geot gatayo.

    Since this famous restaurant has been on TV, the food will probably be delicious.

Important Notes

Unlike '-아/어 보이다' (which relies strictly on visual appearance), '-(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 것 같다' can be based on direct experience, reasoning, or personal judgment.

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