Korean expression
인 거 같아
Said by Jung Kook (BTS)
What does 인 거 같아 mean?
인 거 같아 means "“I think it’s a phenomenon.”" in Korean.
How it works here
현상인 거 같아 gently presents the judgment that it appears to be a phenomenon.
Key expression
N-인 거 같아
An expression used to gently say that something seems to be a particular noun
N-이다 followed by 것 같다 expresses a softened guess. In speech, 것 often contracts to 거; the written form 것 같다 is more neutral in formal writing.
When it's used
Used to give a cautious judgment about a quality, cause, or state without making a firm assertion.
The line
자연스러운 현상인 거 같아
I think it’s a natural phenomenon.
The speaker cautiously explains or judges the cause of a phenomenon.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Telepathy Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
이 문제는 너무 급하게 처리해서 생긴 일인 것 같아요.
I think this happened because it was handled too hastily.
그 약속은 서로 착각했던 것 같아.
I think we must have misunderstood each other about that appointment.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
인 거 같아
자연스러운 현상인 거 같아
I think it’s a natural phenomenon.
- Memorize its name exactly.
- Tell the other person to be quiet.
- Say that it seems to be that kind of thing.
Show the answer
Say that it seems to be that kind of thing.
An expression used to gently say that something seems to be a particular noun. N-이다 followed by 것 같다 expresses a softened guess. In speech, 것 often contracts to 거; the written form 것 같다 is more neutral in formal writing.
Other words in this line
- 자연스럽다
- Natural
- 현상
- Phenomenon
- 같다
- To seem; to be alike
Same expression in other scenes
- 인 거 같은데 — It seems to be one of the two.
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