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-(으)ㄹ까 싶다

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

An expression used to say that the speaker makes a vague guess about the content mentioned in the preceding statement, or is worried that the content might happen.

Meaning

  1. 1

    An expression used to say that the speaker makes a vague guess about the content mentioned in the preceding statement, or is worried that the content might happen.

    앞의 말이 나타내는 내용을 불확실하게 추측하거나 그 내용대로 될까 봐 걱정하는 마음이 있음을 나타내는 표현.

  2. 2

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

    앞의 말이 나타내는 행동을 할 생각이 막연하게 있음을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • Jisu was extremely nervous, worried she might make a mistake.

  • I left home a little early in case the traffic was bad.

  • In case he might be late, Seunggyu slept with an alarm clock by his pillow.

  • I think I have indigestion. Do you happen to have any digestive medicine?

    Yes. I always carry some when I travel in case something like this happens.

  • I'm thinking of not going anywhere tomorrow and just resting at home.

  • Thinking we might watch a movie or something, Jisu and I went to the theater.