Let's learn the Difference Between -(으)ㄹ 테니까 and -(으)ㄹ 텐데 with some example sentences.
-(으)ㄹ 테니까 V/S -(으)ㄹ 텐데
CONJUGATION RULE:
The conjugation is actually same in both the patterns.
You need to conjugate the verb or adjective stem according to the Patchim (Final consonant) rule in Korean:
- If the verb or adjective stem ends in a Patchim/Consonant, add -을 텐데/ 을 테니까.
- If the verb or adjective stem ends in a vowel, add -ㄹ 텐데/ ㄹ 테니까.
USE:
Both -(으)ㄹ 테니까 and -(으)ㄹ 텐데 are used to express assumptions or expectations. But they have different meanings and uses. So, Let's see them one by one.
1. -(으)ㄹ 테니까
- Shows intention or a strong guess .
- Used to give a reason for advice, suggestions, or requests in the second part of the sentence
- Translate to "Because I will," "Since it’ll be," or "As it’s likely that." in English.
Key Point:
The first part explains the reason, and the second part gives advice or makes a request.
2. -(으)ㄹ 텐데
- Used to show expectation or guess about a situation.
- It gives background information or shows a sense of regret or disappointment in the second part.
- Translate to "I expect that," "It’s likely that," or "I imagine." in English.
Key Point:
The first part gives an expectation, and the second part explains or reacts to it.
Let's Do a same scenario comparison:
Situation: It’s going to rain.
- -(으)ㄹ 테니까:
제가 우산을 가져올 테니까 걱정하지 마세요.
(I’ll bring an umbrella, so don’t worry.)
मैं छाता लाऊंगा, इसलिए चिंता मत करो। - -(으)ㄹ 텐데:
비가 올 텐데 우산을 안 챙겼어요?
(It’s likely to rain, so why didn’t you bring an umbrella?)
बारिश होगी, तो आपने छाता क्यों नहीं लाया?
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
-(으)ㄹ 테니까 Pattern Examples:
- 제가 도울 테니까 걱정하지 마세요.
(I’ll help, so don’t worry.)
मैं मदद करूंगा, इसलिए चिंता मत करो। - 날씨가 추울 테니까 따뜻하게 입으세요.
(The weather will be cold, so dress warmly.)
मौसम ठंडा होगा, इसलिए गर्म कपड़े पहन लेना। - 저는 늦을 테니까 먼저 가세요.
(I’ll be late, so go ahead first.)
मैं देर से आऊंगा, इसलिए आप पहले चले जाएं। - 제가 준비할 테니까 기다려 주세요.
(I’ll prepare it, so please wait.)
मैं तैयारी कर लूंगा, इसलिए कृपया इंतजार करें। - 제가 요리할 테니까 설거지는 해 주세요.
(I’ll cook, so please do the dishes.)
मैं खाना बनाऊंगा, इसलिए बर्तन धो देना।
-(으)ㄹ 텐데 Pattern Examples:
- 비가 올 텐데 우산을 가져가세요.
(It’s likely to rain, so take an umbrella.)
बारिश होगी, तो छाता ले लेना। - 지금은 바쁠 텐데 나중에 연락하세요.
(They’re probably busy now, so contact them later.)
वे अभी व्यस्त होंगे, इसलिए बाद में संपर्क करें। - 길이 막힐 텐데 왜 늦게 출발했어요?
(There was probably traffic, so why did you leave late?)
शायद ट्रैफिक था, तो आपने देर से क्यों निकला? - 추울 텐데 왜 얇은 옷을 입었어요?
(It’s probably cold, so why are you wearing thin clothes?)
ठंड होगी, तो पतले कपड़े क्यों पहने? - 시험이 어려울 텐데 더 공부해야 해요.
(The exam will probably be hard, so you need to study more.)
परीक्षा कठिन होगी, तो आपको ज्यादा पढ़ाई करनी चाहिए।
