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-으리라는Korean expression · TOPIK 6

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TOPIK 6 6급Expressions 표현2 senses

One expression with 2 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

형태Forms

-으리라는-리라는

Which one you use is decided by what comes in front of it — see the usage rule under each meaning below.

An expression used to convey one's intention, modifying the following noun.

의지의 내용을 전하면서 뒤에 오는 명사를 꾸밀 때 쓰는 표현.

쓰임Usage

주로 '-으리라는 결심', '-으리라는 생각'으로 쓰며, ‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 동사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

승규는 오늘부터 담배를 끊으리라는 다짐을 했다.

Seunggyu made a resolution to quit smoking starting today.

난 올해는 낭비하지 않고 돈을 모으리라는 결심을 했다.

I've decided to save money this year without wasting any.

나는 가까운 슈퍼에서 음료수를 한 병 먹으리라는 생각으로 두리번거렸다.

I looked around, thinking I'd grab a drink from the nearby convenience store.

대화In conversation

시험 공부는 열심히 하고 있지?

You're studying hard for the exam, right?

난 이번 시험에 반드시 붙으리라고 결심했어. 꼭 합격할 거야!

I've resolved to definitely pass this exam. I will pass!

An expression used to convey one's guess, modifying the following noun.

추측의 내용을 전하면서 뒤에 오는 명사를 꾸밀 때 쓰는 표현.

쓰임Usage

주로 '-으리라는 추측', '-으리라는 예상', '-으리라는 생각'으로 쓰며, ‘ㄹ’을 제외한 받침 있는 동사와 형용사 또는 ‘-었-’, ‘-겠-’ 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

지금쯤이면 승규가 한국에 도착했으리라는 생각이 들었다.

I thought that Seunggyu would have arrived in Korea by now.

그 예술 영화는 호응이 적으리라는 예상을 깨고 흥행에 성공했다.

That art film defied expectations of low response and succeeded at the box office.

좋은 성적을 받은 지수는 부모님께 칭찬을 받으리라는 생각에 기분이 좋았다.

Jisu, who got good grades, was in a good mood thinking she'd be praised by her parents.

대화In conversation

집 앞에 새로 생긴 중국집 가 봤어?

Have you tried the new Chinese restaurant in front of the house?

응. 손님이 많길래 맛있으리라는 기대를 가지고 갔는데 별로였어. 싸긴 하더라.

Yeah. Since there were many customers, I went with high expectations, but it was just okay. It was cheap, though.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other expressions you will meet alongside this one.

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자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does -으리라는 mean in Korean?

-으리라는 is a expression introduced at 6급 (TOPIK 6). An expression used to convey one's intention, modifying the following noun. It has 2 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

What is the difference between -으리라는 and -리라는?

None in meaning — they are two shapes of the same expression, and which one appears is decided by the sound in front of it, not by what you want to say.

What TOPIK level is -으리라는?

6급 — TOPIK 6, mastery. It is one of 56 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.