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-(으)ㄹ까 봐

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -ㄹ까 보다 · -을까 보다

An expression used to indicate that the speaker has an intention to do the act mentioned in the preceding statement.

Meaning

  1. 1

    An expression used to indicate that the speaker has an intention to do the act mentioned in the preceding statement.

    앞에 오는 말이 나타내는 행동을 할 의도가 있음을 나타내는 표현.

  2. 2

    An expression used to indicate that the speaker is worried or afraid that the situation mentioned in the preceding statement may happen.

    앞에 오는 말이 나타내는 상황이 될 것을 걱정하거나 두려워함을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • It looks like I'll be late for the appointment, so I think I'll take a taxi.

  • I'm not feeling well, so I think I'll stay home and rest today instead of going anywhere.

  • I think I'll visit my hometown this weekend; it's been a while.

  • Argh! This painfully slow computer! I'm about to smash it!

    What's wrong? Did the computer break down again?

  • The child is already worried that it might rain on the day of the picnic.

  • Afraid she might miss the train, Jisu ran off in a hurry.