What does 될 것 같습니다 mean?
될 것 같습니다 means "Guessing that someone will become the winner." in Korean.
How it works here
‘V-ㄹ 것 같습니다’ expresses an expected future result; ‘되-’ is combined with this prediction form.
Key expression
-ㄹ 것 같다
To guess or expect that something will become a certain way.
‘-ㄹ 것 같다’ expresses a cautious expectation, often in polite speech.
When it's used
Used in a formal setting to cautiously predict a future result.
The line
우승자가 될 것 같습니다.
It looks like they will be the winner.
Said formally when cautiously predicting a result.
Scene from “스키지컬: 8 (SKZ-ical: 8)｜[SKZ CODE] Ep.103” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube
More examples
이번 경기에서는 우리 팀이 이길 것 같습니다.
I think our team will win this match.
비가 많이 와서 길이 많이 막힐 것 같아요.
Because it is raining heavily, I think the roads will be very congested.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
될 것 같습니다
우승자가 될 것 같습니다.
It looks like they will be the winner.
- Cautiously predicting a result in a formal setting.
- Carefully suggesting a schedule change during a meeting.
- Indirectly asking about future plans in a letter.
Show the answer
Cautiously predicting a result in a formal setting.
To guess or expect that something will become a certain way. ‘-ㄹ 것 같다’ expresses a cautious expectation, often in polite speech.
Other words in this line
- 우승자
- Winner
- 되다
- To become
- 것
- A word used to form expressions of guessing or intention.
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