Meaning and Usage
The adjective '뻔하다' is used to describe something that is clear, obvious, or predictable. It often implies that the outcome or fact is so evident that there is no doubt about it.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear '뻔하다' when talking about situations where the result or truth is easily anticipated, such as in stories, explanations, or when someone's behavior is transparent.
Collocations and Patterns
- '뻔하다' + noun (e.g., '결과가 뻔하다'): to say the result is obvious.
- '뻔한 거짓말': an obvious lie.
- '뻔히 알다': to know something clearly.
Register and Nuance
'뻔하다' is informal to neutral and commonly used in spoken Korean. It can carry a slightly critical or dismissive tone when referring to something predictable or unoriginal.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '뻔하다' with '분하다' (to be frustrated). Remember, '뻔하다' relates to clarity or obviousness, not emotions.
Use '뻔하다' to express that something is plainly evident or easily foreseen, helping you sound natural when discussing predictable situations or facts.