Korean expression
그럴 수도 있을
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What does 그럴 수도 있을 mean?
그럴 수도 있을 means "He might be like that." in Korean.
How it works here
‘그럴 수도 있을’ expresses an unconfirmed possibility and leaves room for other explanations.
Key expression
-ㄹ 수도 있다
Might; may; could possibly
‘-ㄹ/을 수도 있다’ (might/could) leaves open the possibility that something is the case. It expresses a broader possibility than ‘-ㄹ 것 같다’ (I think it will).
When it's used
Used to cautiously mention a possible explanation or outcome without asserting it as certain.
The line
근데 뭐 남준이 그럴 수도 있을 거 같기도 하고
But Namjoon might be like that, I guess.
Carefully considering a possible reason for someone’s words or behavior.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
비가 많이 와서 오늘 행사가 취소될 수도 있어.
It might rain a lot, so today’s event could be canceled.
지금 바로 가면 아직 문이 안 닫혔을 수도 있겠어.
If we go now, the door might not have closed yet.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
그럴 수도 있을
근데 뭐 남준이 그럴 수도 있을 거 같기도 하고
But Namjoon might be like that, I guess.
- Stating an uncertain matter as definite
- Ordering someone unconditionally to do something
- Carefully pointing out a possibility
Show the answer
Carefully pointing out a possibility
might; may; could possibly. ‘-ㄹ/을 수도 있다’ (might/could) leaves open the possibility that something is the case. It expresses a broader possibility than ‘-ㄹ 것 같다’ (I think it will).
Other words in this line
- 근데
- But; however
- 뭐
- Well; maybe; just
- 그렇다
- To be so; to be like that
- 있다
- To exist; to be
- 같다
- To seem; to be like
- 하다
- To do
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