Easy Korean Level 4 - Unit 18: It seems like / -(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 것 같다

In this lesson, we will learn how to express our thoughts, guesses, or opinions softly by saying "I think..." or "It seems like..."

The grammar point is: 것 같다 - 같다 means "to be the same" or "to be like." - When attached to a verb/adjective modifier, it means "It seems like..."

1. With Adjectives (Present Tense)

Attach -(으)ㄴ 것 같다. - 크다 -> 큰 것 같아요. (I think it's big. / It seems big.) - 작다 -> 작은 것 같아요. (I think it's small.) - 좋다 -> 좋은 것 같아요. (I think it's good.)

2. With Action Verbs (Present Tense)

Attach -는 것 같다. - 비가 오다 -> 비가 오는 것 같아요. (It seems like it's raining.) - 저 사람이 우리를 보다 -> 우리를 보는 것 같아요. (It seems like that person is looking at us.)

3. With Action Verbs (Past Tense)

Attach -(으)ㄴ 것 같다. - 벌써 끝났다 -> 벌써 끝난 것 같아요. (I think it already finished.) - 민수 씨가 먹었다 -> 민수 씨가 먹은 것 같아요. (I think Minsu ate it.)

4. With Verbs/Adjectives (Future Tense)

Attach -(으)ㄹ 것 같다. This is used for guessing about the future. - 내일 비가 오다 -> 내일 비가 올 것 같아요. (I think it will rain tomorrow.) - 비싸다 -> 비쌀 것 같아요. (I think it will be expensive.)

Examples

• 이 영화 진짜 재미있는 것 같아요. (I think this movie is really fun.)
• 감기에 걸린 것 같아요. (I think I caught a cold.)
• 오늘 밤에 눈이 올 것 같아요. (I think it will snow tonight.)