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Korean expression

이건 하겠다

하겠다

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What does 하겠다 mean?

하겠다 means "saying that one will do it" in Korean.

How it works here

‘하겠다’ combines ‘하다’ with ‘-겠다’ to express future intention or determination.

Dictionary form

하다

An expression meaning that one will do something

‘-겠다’ expresses intention or determination. ‘하겠다’ therefore means that the speaker will do it, rather than merely describing an action.

When it's used

Used when taking responsibility for a task.

The line

오케이, 이건 하겠다

Okay, I’ll do this.

Said when deciding who will take charge of a task.

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More examples

  1. 이번 일은 내가 하겠다.

    I’ll handle this task.

  2. 정리할 사람 없으면 내가 하겠다.

    If no one else will organize it, I’ll do it.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

하겠다

오케이, 이건 하겠다

  • An expression used when saying that you will do something
  • To buy and receive an item
  • To take a short break
  • To call someone’s name
Show the answer

An expression used when saying that you will do something

‘-겠다’ expresses intention or determination. ‘하겠다’ therefore means that the speaker will do it, rather than merely describing an action.

Other words in this line

오케이
Okay
이것
This

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