N + 인 것 같다
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Description
N + 인 것 같다 : This pattern is used for supposition. It is roughly equivalent to ~ looks like, ~ seems like, ~ appears that or ~ think(s) that.
Notes
- The adjective form is A + (으)ㄴ 것 같다
- The verb form is V + 는 것 같다
Conjugation Rule
| Pattern | Case | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule 1: | Noun + 인 것 같다 | If there is no 받침 or if the adjective/verb stem has ㄹ as a 받침 | 벌레인 것 같다 |
| Rule 2: | Noun + 인 것 같다 | If there is a 받침 at the end of the adjective/verb stem | 사람인 것 같다 |
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 그 사람은 한국인인 것 같아. | I gthink he is Korean. | Low form |
| 그것은 벌레인 것 같아. | I think it's a warm. | Low form |
| 이게 무슨 소리지? 도둑인 것 같아. |
What's that noise? I think it's a burglar. |
Low form |
| 이게 물이야, 소주야?" 물인 것 같아. |
Is this water of soju? I think that's water. |
Low form |
| 어느 쪽으로 가야할까요? 이쪽인 것 같아요. |
Which way do we have to go? I think it's this way. |
Polite informal form |
| 철수씨 어때요? 좋은 사람인 것 같아요. |
what's Chul Su like?" I think he is a good person. |
Polite informal form |
| 영희 생일이 언제인지 기억나? 오늘인 것 같아. |
Do you remember when Young Hee's birthday is? I think it's today. |
Low form |
| 홍교수님이 어느 분인지 아세요? 저 분인것 같아요. |
Do you know who Professor Hong is? "I guess that person is Mr.Hong. |
Polite informal form |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
==In textbooks
- SNU level 2 book: pg 47
- Korean Grammar in Use - Beginning: pg 267
