Korean expression
잘못 선택한 거 같은데
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What does 잘못 선택한 거 같은데 mean?
잘못 선택한 거 같은데 means "“I think I chose incorrectly.”" in Korean.
How it works here
잘못 선택한 거 같은데 presents the judgment that the choice was probably wrong.
Key expression
V-ㄴ/은 것 같다
An expression showing a guess or judgment that something is the case
For verbs, the past form is usually -ㄴ/은 것 같다. It is softer and less direct than a firm statement or -겠- when the speaker is not certain.
When it's used
Used to make a cautious guess based on visible circumstances or context.
The line
잘못 선택한 거 같은데
I think I chose the wrong one.
The speaker looks at the situation and guesses what happened.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Telepathy Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
창문이 열린 걸 보니 바람이 센 것 같아요.
The window is open, so I think the wind is strong.
비가 온 뒤라 길이 많이 미끄러운 것 같다.
The road seems very slippery because it rained.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
잘못 선택한 거 같은데
잘못 선택한 거 같은데
I think I chose the wrong one.
- Say that you know the exact answer for certain.
- Guess that you seem to have chosen the wrong one.
- Apologize immediately.
Show the answer
Guess that you seem to have chosen the wrong one.
An expression showing a guess or judgment that something is the case. For verbs, the past form is usually -ㄴ/은 것 같다. It is softer and less direct than a firm statement or -겠- when the speaker is not certain.
Other words in this line
- 잘못
- Wrongly; incorrectly
- 선택하다
- To choose
- 같다
- To seem; to be alike
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