Korean expression
인 거 같은데
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What does 인 거 같은데 mean?
인 거 같은데 means "It seems to be one of the two." in Korean.
How it works here
‘하나인 거 같은데’ makes a tentative noun-based guess and leaves room for continuation.
Key expression
인 것 같다
Seems to be; appears to be
‘-인 것 같다’ (seems to be/is probably) attaches to nouns to express an indirect or tentative judgment. In conversation it is often shortened to ‘-인 거 같다’.
When it's used
Used to make a cautious guess based on limited clues.
The line
나도 둘 중 하나인 거 같은데
I think it’s one of the two.
Guessing an object’s identity based on what can be seen or heard.
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More examples
저분은 새로 온 선생님인 것 같아요.
That person seems to be the new teacher.
이 열쇠는 네 집 열쇠인 것 같아.
I think this is the key to your house.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
인 거 같은데
나도 둘 중 하나인 거 같은데
I think it’s one of the two.
- Asking the other person to explain something you do not know
- Ordering the other person to start moving right now
- Speaking while cautiously guessing what the object is
Show the answer
Speaking while cautiously guessing what the object is
seems to be; appears to be. ‘-인 것 같다’ (seems to be/is probably) attaches to nouns to express an indirect or tentative judgment. In conversation it is often shortened to ‘-인 거 같다’.
Other words in this line
- 나
- I
- 둘
- Two
- 중
- Among; of
- 하나
- One
- 같다
- To be like; seem
Same expression in other scenes
- 인 거 같아 — “I think it’s a phenomenon.”
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