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-을까 싶다

I wonder if ~ / I think maybe ~

Attaches to a verb or adjective stem to express a tentative guess, worry, or half-formed idea that has just occurred to the speaker; softer and more personal than -을까 하다.

Form

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-을 까 싶다

Examples

  • 이 옷이 저한테 좀 클까 싶어요.

    I wonder if these clothes might be a bit big on me.

  • 너무 늦은 건 아닐까 싶어서 걱정이 된다.

    I'm worried it might be too late.

  • 버스를 놓칠까 싶어서 서둘러 뛰었어요.

    I hurried and ran because I thought I might miss the bus.

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Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-을까 싶다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “I wonder if ~ / I think maybe ~”?