Part 23 - Assumption

Part 23.1 - ~는 것 같아요 — Assumption

Basic Information

The expression ~는 것 같아요 is used to show that you are **guessing**, **assuming**, or **thinking** that something is probably true.
It literally means "**It seems that...**" or "**I think that...**" in English.
It helps you speak more politely and less directly when you are not 100% sure of a fact.

Example:
**비 오는 것 같아요.** → "It seems like it’s raining." / "I think it’s raining."

Grammar Rule

Verb/Adjective + 것 같아요

• For **action verbs (present tense)** → verb stem + 는 것 같아요
• For **adjectives & past tense verbs** → verb/adjective stem + (으)ㄴ 것 같아요
• For **future tense** → verb stem + (으)ㄹ 것 같아요

Example Sentences

Korean	English
맛있는 것 같아요.	I think it’s delicious.
그 사람이 학생인 것 같아요.	I think that person is a student.
비 오는 것 같아요.	I think it’s raining.
피곤한 것 같아요.	I think (he/she/I) is tired.
내일 바쁠 것 같아요.	I think I’ll be busy tomorrow.
늦은 것 같아요.	I think it’s late.
지금 가는 것 같아요.	I think (he/she) is going now.

Important Notes

• **~는 것 같아요** makes your speech softer and more polite.
• Use it when you are **guessing**, **assuming**, or **not 100% certain**.
• You can use it with **verbs**, **adjectives**, and even **nouns**.
• Be careful with tense:
  • Present tense action verbs → 는 것 같아요
  • Adjectives & past tense → (으)ㄴ 것 같아요
  • Future tense → (으)ㄹ 것 같아요

Summary

Use ~는 것 같아요 to politely express **assumptions** or **opinions**.
It means "**I think...**," "**It seems...**," or "**It looks like...**".
This is a very useful expression to sound more **natural** and **polite** in Korean conversation.

Common TOPIK I Patterns

• 비 오는 것 같아요. → I think it’s raining.
• 그 사람이 학생인 것 같아요. → I think that person is a student.
• 피곤한 것 같아요. → I think (someone) is tired.
• 내일 바쁠 것 같아요. → I think I’ll be busy tomorrow.
• 맛있는 것 같아요. → I think it’s delicious.

End of Lesson

Now you can express your **assumptions and opinions** using ~는 것 같아요!
This is a very polite and commonly used pattern, and you will hear it often in everyday Korean.
Try making your own sentences — practice guessing and describing what you think! 🌟

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