Let's learn how to use "V/Adj-(으)ㄹ 텐데 [Korean Grammar]" with some example sentences.
V/Adj- (으)ㄹ 텐데 [Korean Grammar]
USE:
The pattern "-(으)ㄹ 텐데" is used to express your expectation or guess about something.
It’s often used when you assume something will happen and give advice, explain a situation, or make a suggestion based on that assumption.
It is translated as "I expect that," "it’s likely that," or "I imagine" in English.
Example:
비가 올 텐데 우산을 가져가세요.
(It’s likely to rain, so take an umbrella.)
→ The first part expects rain, and the second part gives advice based on that expectation.
CONJUGATION RULE:
To use "-(으)ㄹ 텐데" 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.
- If the verb or adjective stem ends in a vowel, add -ㄹ 텐데.
Examples of Conjugation:
- 크다 (to be big) → 클 텐데 (It’s likely to be big.)
- 바쁘다 (to be busy) → 바쁠 텐데 (They’re probably busy.)
- 오다 (to come) → 올 텐데 (They’re likely to come.)
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- 비가 올 텐데 우산을 가져가세요.
(It’s likely to rain, so take an umbrella.)
बारिश होने की संभावना है, इसलिए छाता ले जाएं। - 날씨가 좋을 텐데 같이 소풍 가요.
(The weather should be good, so let’s go on a picnic together.)
मौसम अच्छा होगा, तो चलो पिकनिक पर चलते हैं। - 내일 날씨가 추울 텐데 따뜻하게 입으세요.
(Tomorrow’s weather will likely be cold, so dress warmly.)
कल मौसम ठंडा होगा, तो गर्म कपड़े पहनें। - 지금은 바쁠 텐데 나중에 연락해 보세요.
(They’re probably busy now, so try contacting them later.)
वे अभी व्यस्त होंगे, तो बाद में संपर्क करने की कोशिश करें। - 그 사람이 피곤할 텐데 좀 쉬게 해 주세요.
(That person is probably tired, so let them rest.)
वह व्यक्ति शायद थका हुआ होगा, तो उसे आराम करने दें। - 길이 막힐 텐데 조금 일찍 출발해요.
(There’s likely to be traffic, so leave a bit early.)
सड़क पर जाम होगा, तो थोड़ा जल्दी निकलें। - 시험이 어려울 텐데 열심히 공부해야 해요.
(The exam will probably be difficult, so you need to study hard.)
परीक्षा कठिन होगी, तो आपको कड़ी मेहनत करनी होगी। - 회의가 길어질 텐데 준비하세요.
(The meeting is likely to be long, so be prepared.)
मीटिंग लंबी होगी, तो तैयार रहें। - 주말에 사람이 많을 텐데 미리 예약해요.
(There will likely be many people on the weekend, so make a reservation in advance.)
वीकेंड में भीड़ होगी, तो पहले से बुकिंग कर लें। - 음료수가 없을 텐데 하나 사 올까요?
(There’s probably no drink, should I buy one?)
शायद कोई ड्रिंक उपलब्ध नहीं होगा, तो क्या मैं एक खरीद लाऊं?
