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-기 마련이다

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -기 마련이다 · -게 마련이다

An expression used to indicate that it is natural for something to occur or become a certain state.

Meaning

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    An expression used to indicate that it is natural for something to occur or become a certain state.

    어떤 일이 일어나거나 어떤 상태가 되는 것이 당연함을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • Anything is bound to fade from memory as time goes by.

  • If you overeat, you're bound to get an upset stomach.

  • No matter how cold winter is, spring is bound to come with time.

  • I don't understand why Yumin lies so much.

    Right. Lies are bound to be found out sooner or later.

  • If you keep hiding things because they seem small, the secret is bound to grow bigger and bigger.

  • Everything that has a good side is bound to have a bad side too.