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-을 전망이다

is expected/forecast to ~

Attaches to a verb stem to state an official forecast or expert prediction about the future; an impersonal written style used almost exclusively in news reports and official statements.

Examples

  • 내일부터 기온이 크게 떨어질 전망이다.

    Temperatures are expected to drop sharply starting tomorrow.

  • 올해 수출은 지난해보다 늘어날 전망이다.

    This year's exports are expected to increase compared to last year.

  • 새 정책은 다음 달부터 시행될 전망이다.

    The new policy is expected to take effect starting next month.

Examples written by Korea TOPIK Center.

Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-을 전망이다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “is expected/forecast to ~”?