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.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Telepathy Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
제 생각에는 이 계획이 아직 조금 이른 것 같아요.
I think this plan is still a little premature.
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
Learn Korean from the people you already love watching.
Learn Korean from Your Bias turns moments like this one into compact lessons. Pick a bias and try one free — five cards, no account needed.
Pick your bias and try a free lesson