Meaning and Usage
"예상" means "expectation" or "prediction" in Korean. It is commonly used to talk about what someone thinks will happen based on information or experience.
Common Contexts
You will often see "예상" used in contexts like estimating costs, predicting weather, or anticipating outcomes.
Collocations and Patterns
- 예상 비용 (estimated cost): used when talking about budget or expenses.
- 예상과 다르다 (to be different from expectation): used when reality differs from what was predicted.
- 예상대로 (as expected): used to express that something happened according to the prediction.
Register and Politeness
"예상" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often found in news reports, business discussions, and daily conversations.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "예상" with "예상하다" (to expect/predict). Remember that "예상" is a noun, so to express the action, use "예상하다."