Korean expression
그럴 수도 있지만
What does 그럴 수도 있지만 mean?
그럴 수도 있지만 means "It could be like that, but I think it is Jimin." in Korean.
How it works here
‘그럴 수도 있지만’ acknowledges a possible alternative before adding a contrasting opinion.
Key expression
V-(으)ㄹ 수 있다
Possibility; a chance that something may be so
‘-(으)ㄹ 수 있다’ (can/may) expresses possibility, not permission. In conversation, ‘-ㄹ 수도 있다’ (might) is especially common.
When it's used
Used to discuss a possibility while acknowledging that the matter is not settled.
The line
그럴 수도 있지만 나는 지민이 같다
That could be the case, but I think it’s Jimin.
Comparing possibilities or discussing something that has not been confirmed.
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More examples
비가 올 수도 있어서 우산을 챙겼어.
It might rain, so I brought an umbrella.
그 계획은 다음 달로 미뤄질 수도 있습니다.
The plan may be postponed until next month.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
그럴 수도 있지만
그럴 수도 있지만 나는 지민이 같다
That could be the case, but I think it’s Jimin.
- Confirming that it will definitely happen
- Discussing possibilities about something not yet settled
- Declaring that it is completely impossible
Show the answer
Discussing possibilities about something not yet settled
possibility; a chance that something may be so. ‘-(으)ㄹ 수 있다’ (can/may) expresses possibility, not permission. In conversation, ‘-ㄹ 수도 있다’ (might) is especially common.
Other words in this line
- 그렇다
- To be so
- 나
- I
- 지민
- Jimin
- 같다
- To be like; seem
Same expression in other scenes
- 할 수 있을 거 같은데 — It seems that it can be done
- 할 수 있다 — I can do it
- 할 수 있어 — You can do it
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