Let's learn how to use "V/Adj-(으)ㄴ/는 모양이다 [Korean Grammar]" with some example sentences.
V/Adj-(으)ㄴ/는 모양이다 [Korean Grammar]
USE:
The pattern "(으)ㄴ/는 모양이다" is used to express an assumption or guess based on evidence or clues that the speaker has observed.
The speaker uses this form when they make a logical assumption about a situation, person, or object based on visible signs or facts.
This structure is translated as "it seems like" or "it appears that" in English.
CONJUGATION RULE:
To use "(으)ㄴ/는 모양이다," you need to conjugate the verb or adjective stem based on whether it’s in the past, present, or future tense, following Korean grammar rules:
For adjectives (describing current state):
- If the stem ends in a consonant, add -은 모양이다.
- If the stem ends in a vowel, add -ㄴ 모양이다.
For action verbs (present tense):
- Add -는 모양이다 to the verb stem.
For past tense:
- Use -았/었/였던 모양이다 depending on the verb or adjective.
For future tense or assumptions:
- Use -(으)ㄹ 모양이다 to imply a future guess or assumption.
Examples of Conjugation
1. For adjectives (describing current state):
- 예쁘다 (to be pretty) → 예쁜 모양이다 (It seems pretty.)
- 작다 (to be small) → 작은 모양이다 (It appears small.)
- 비싸다 (to be expensive) → 비싼 모양이다 (It seems expensive.)
2. For action verbs (present tense):
- 먹다 (to eat) → 먹는 모양이다 (It looks like [someone] is eating.)
- 공부하다 (to study) → 공부하는 모양이다 (It appears [someone] is studying.)
- 울다 (to cry) → 우는 모양이다 (It seems like [someone] is crying.)
3. For past tense:
- 갔다 (to have gone) → 갔던 모양이다 (It seems [someone] had gone.)
- 살았다 (to have lived) → 살았던 모양이다 (It appears [someone] lived there.)
- 먹었다 (to have eaten) → 먹었던 모양이다 (It seems [someone] ate.)
4. For future tense or assumptions:
- 가다 (to go) → 갈 모양이다 (It seems [someone] will go.)
- 오다 (to come) → 올 모양이다 (It appears [someone] will come.)
- 시작하다 (to start) → 시작할 모양이다 (It seems [someone] will start.)
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- 사람이 많지 않은 모양이에요.
(It seems there aren't many people.) - 그는 아직 집에 있는 모양이에요.
(It appears he is still at home.) - 그 음식이 맛있었던 모양이에요.
(It seems that food was delicious.) - 아이들이 즐거운 모양이에요.
(The children seem happy.) - 그녀가 한국어를 잘 아는 모양이에요.
(It looks like she knows Korean well.) - 밖에 비가 온 모양이에요.
(It seems like it rained outside.) - 그 책이 재미있는 모양이에요.
(That book appears to be interesting.) - 날씨가 따뜻한 모양이에요.
(The weather seems warm.) - 그가 빨리 집에 돌아가고 싶은 모양이에요.
(It seems like he wants to go home quickly.) - 그 사람은 바쁜 모양이에요.
(That person seems busy.)
