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Korean expression

제 생각에는

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What does 제 생각에는 mean?

제 생각에는 means "“In my opinion.”" in Korean.

How it works here

제 생각에는 marks the following statement as the speaker’s personal opinion; -고요 leaves room for more explanation.

Key expression

제 생각에는

A phrase used to present the speaker’s own opinion or judgment

제 생각에는 is a polite, neutral expression. Compared with 내 생각에는 (in my opinion), 제 sounds slightly more formal and considerate.

When it's used

Used to introduce one's own opinion or judgment before giving it.

The line

제 생각에는 슈가 올 거 같고요

I think Suga will come, in my opinion.

The speaker is about to give an opinion about an agenda item in a meeting.

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More examples

  1. 제 생각에는 이 계획이 아직 조금 이른 것 같아요.

    I think this plan is still a little premature.

  2. 제 생각에는 오늘은 일찍 끝내는 게 좋겠습니다.

    In my opinion, it would be best to finish early today.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

제 생각에는

제 생각에는 슈가 올 거 같고요

I think Suga will come, in my opinion.

  • Tell someone to keep a secret.
  • State one’s own opinion first in a meeting.
  • Suggest taking a taxi because the road is congested.
Show the answer

State one’s own opinion first in a meeting.

A phrase used to present the speaker’s own opinion or judgment. 제 생각에는 is a polite, neutral expression. Compared with 내 생각에는 (in my opinion), 제 sounds slightly more formal and considerate.

Other words in this line

제
My; mine, in polite speech
생각
Thought; opinion
오다
To come
같다
To seem; to be likely

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