What does 생각할 수 있는 mean?
생각할 수 있는 means "Able to think of it." in Korean.
How it works here
‘생각할 수 있는’ expresses the ability or possibility of thinking of something.
Key expression
~할 수 있다
To have the ability or possibility to do something
‘~할 수 있다’ expresses ability or possibility, rather than permission specifically.
When it's used
Used to say that an action or thought is possible for anyone.
The line
아니야 누구나 생각할 수 있는 거야.
No, anyone can think of that.
The speaker says that the idea is within everyone’s ability.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.41 돈't Lie Ⅱ #2 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #2)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
이번 주말에는 늦게까지 일해서 약속에 갈 수 있어.
I can go to the appointment this weekend if I work late.
이 설명서만 읽으면 누구나 기계를 쉽게 사용할 수 있습니다.
Anyone can easily use the machine by reading this manual.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
생각할 수 있는
아니야 누구나 생각할 수 있는 거야.
No, anyone can think of that.
- Saying that nobody should think of the idea.
- Saying that the thought has already ended.
- Saying that anyone can think of the idea.
Show the answer
Saying that anyone can think of the idea.
to have the ability or possibility to do something. ‘~할 수 있다’ expresses ability or possibility, rather than permission specifically.
Other words in this line
- 아니야
- A response denying something
- 누구나
- Everyone
- 생각하다
- To think
- 수
- Possibility
- 있다
- To exist; to be
Same expression in other scenes
- 할 수 있는 — Able to do it.
- 섞을 수 있을까요 — Whether it is possible to mix them
- 빌릴 수 있지 — Can borrow it
- 누르실 수 있어요 — You can press it
- 운전할 수 있겠어 — Would it be possible for you to drive?
- 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
- 그럴 수도 있지만 — It could be like that, but I think it is Jimin.
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