Korean expression
하는 건가 봐
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하는 건가 봐 means "I guess that’s what it is" in Korean.
How it works here
The verb ‘하다’ combines with ‘-는 건가 봐’ to express a guess based on the visible situation. The ending ‘봐’ carries the inference.
Key expression
-는 건가 봐
Used to guess something based on the situation currently being observed
‘-는 건가 봐’ is a colloquial expression for guessing about the present situation. It is more spoken than ‘-는가 봐’ and strongly conveys an inference based on what is being observed. Although it looks like a question, it is usually a statement of guesswork.
When it's used
Used to infer what is happening from its appearance, progress, or reaction.
The line
야 이걸 하는 건가 봐
Hey, I guess this is what you’re supposed to do.
Said while looking at a situation and guessing what is happening.
Scene from “EP.1 버려진 자의 방 | Knight Of Blood Moon | ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) ‘EN-O’CLOCK SPIN OFF’” · Channel: ENHYPEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
문이 계속 닫혀 있네, 아직 안 온 건가 봐.
The door is still closed. I guess they haven’t arrived yet.
사람들이 줄을 서 있는 걸 보니 행사 시작하는 건가 봐요.
Seeing everyone standing in line, I guess the event is about to start.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
하는 건가 봐
야 이걸 하는 건가 봐
Hey, I guess this is what you’re supposed to do.
- Carefully asking again to confirm news heard from far away.
- A superior immediately ordering a subordinate to do something.
- Looking at a situation and guessing what may happen.
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Looking at a situation and guessing what may happen.
used to guess something based on the situation currently being observed. ‘-는 건가 봐’ is a colloquial expression for guessing about the present situation. It is more spoken than ‘-는가 봐’ and strongly conveys an inference based on what is being observed. Although it looks like a question, it is usually a statement of guesswork.
Other words in this line
- 이거
- This thing
- 하다
- To do
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