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-는 것으로 보인다

appears/seems that ~

Attaches to a verb stem to present an event as it appears based on available evidence, without stating it as fully confirmed fact; typical of impersonal news style.

Examples

  • 이번 사고는 부주의로 인해 발생한 것으로 보인다.

    This accident appears to have occurred due to carelessness.

  • 협상은 순조롭게 진행되는 것으로 보인다.

    The negotiations appear to be proceeding smoothly.

  • 두 나라의 관계는 점차 개선되는 것으로 보인다.

    Relations between the two countries appear to be gradually improving.

Examples written by Korea TOPIK Center.

Quick check

  1. 1. What does ‘-는 것으로 보인다’ mean?

  2. 2. Which form means “appears/seems that ~”?