A + (으)ㄴ 것 같다
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A + (으)ㄴ 것 같다: This pattern is equivalent to equivalent statement
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Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | A + ㄴ 것 같다 | If there is no 받침 or if the adj/verb stem ends with a ㄹ 받침 | 아픈 것 같다 |
| Rule 2: | A + 은 것 같다 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adj/verb stem | 깊은것 같다 |
- 배고프다 + (으)ㄴ 것 같다 = 배고픈 것 같다.
- (살이) 빠지다 + ㄴ 것 같다 = (살이) 빠진 것 같다.
- 다치다 + ㄴ 것 같다 = 다친 것 같다.
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 비가 그친 것 같아. | I guess the rain has stopped. | low form |
| 나 배고픈 것 같아. | I am kinda hungry. | low form |
| 그 컴퓨터 고장난 것 같아요. | I think that computer broke down | polite informal form |
| 괜찮아?" "응. 괜찮은 것 같아. |
Are you OK?" "Yes. I think I'm OK |
low form |
| 강아지가 아픈 것 같아요. | My doggy looks sick. | polite informal form |
| 그는 왠지 기분이 좋은 것 같아요. | Somehow he seems to feel good. | polite informal form |
| 그 사람은 요즘 바쁜 것 같아. | He seems to be busy lately. | low form |
| 한강은 깊은 것 같아요. | Han River seems to be deep. | polite informal form |
| 오늘은 날씨가 흐린 것 같아요. | It looks like it will be cloudy today. | polite informal form |
| 이 소파는 정말 편한 것 같아요. | This sofa feels really comfortable. | polite informal form |
Exceptions
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Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
