Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '십상' is used to express something that is almost certain to happen or something that is fair and just. It often implies a very high probability or a natural, expected outcome.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear '십상' in conversations about predictions, judgments, or assessments where the speaker wants to emphasize the likelihood or fairness of a situation.
Collocations and Patterns
- 십상이다: to be very likely or almost certain
- 십상이라고 생각하다: to think something is fair or just
- 걱정이 십상이다: to be very worried about a likely negative outcome
Register and Nuance
'십상' is generally used in formal or neutral contexts. It is not casual slang but is common in spoken and written Korean when discussing probabilities or fairness.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '십상' with words that mean 'ten times' or 'perfect score' because of the syllable '십' (ten). Remember, '십상' here is an idiomatic expression meaning 'almost certain' or 'fair and right,' not a numeric term.