What does 찾는 거 보니까 mean?
찾는 거 보니까 means "Seeing that he is looking for it." in Korean.
How it works here
‘-는 거 보니까’ links the observed action ‘찾는 거’ (looking for it) to the speaker’s inference.
Key expression
-는 거 보니까
Seeing that; judging from the fact that
‘-는 거 보니까’ presents an observed action as evidence for the following guess. It emphasizes the basis for the inference.
When it's used
Used to cautiously infer a present fact from visible behavior or circumstances.
The line
정한이 이번에 열심히 찾는 거 보니까 이번에 시민이구나?
Seeing Jeonghan looking so hard this time, I guess he’s a citizen?
Guessing someone’s identity or situation based on their behavior.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.40 돈't Lie Ⅱ #1 (Don't Lie Ⅱ #1)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
날씨가 계속 추운 거 보니까 내일도 많이 춥겠어.
Since the weather is staying cold, I guess tomorrow will be very cold too.
회의 준비를 열심히 하는 거 보니까 오늘 발표가 중요한가 봐요.
Since they’re preparing so hard, I guess today’s presentation is important.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
찾는 거 보니까
정한이 이번에 열심히 찾는 거 보니까 이번에 시민이구나?
Seeing Jeonghan looking so hard this time, I guess he’s a citizen?
- You check something directly at the last minute.
- You eventually accept someone’s request.
- You make a guess based on visible behavior.
Show the answer
You make a guess based on visible behavior.
seeing that; judging from the fact that. ‘-는 거 보니까’ presents an observed action as evidence for the following guess. It emphasizes the basis for the inference.
Other words in this line
- 정하다
- To decide
- 이번
- This time
- 열심히
- Hard; diligently
- 찾다
- To look for
- 시민
- Citizen
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