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-을 것이라고 하다

it is said that ~ will ~

Attaches to a verb stem to report someone else's prediction or statement about the future; used to quote forecasts, announcements, or what a third party has said.

Examples

  • 기상청은 이번 주말에 눈이 내릴 것이라고 했다.

    The weather agency said it would snow this weekend.

  • 전문가들은 물가가 계속 오를 것이라고 한다.

    Experts say that prices will continue to rise.

  • 회사는 다음 달에 새 서비스를 시작할 것이라고 발표했다.

    The company announced that it would launch a new service next month.

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-을 것이라고 하다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “it is said that ~ will ~”?