Meaning and Usage
The verb '예상되다' is a passive form meaning 'to be expected' or 'to be anticipated.' It is often used to describe predictions or forecasts about events, outcomes, or conditions. It is a formal verb commonly used in news reports, official statements, and academic contexts.
Common Collocations
- 예상되다 + noun: to indicate what is expected (e.g., 중요한 결정이 예상된다 - an important decision is expected)
- ~으로 예상되다: to express the basis or manner of expectation (e.g., 성공할 것으로 예상된다 - expected to succeed)
- ~기로 예상되다: to indicate a predicted plan or schedule
Register and Politeness
'예상되다' is neutral to formal and is appropriate in written and spoken formal contexts. It is less common in casual conversation where simpler verbs like '생각하다' (to think) or '기대하다' (to expect) might be used.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '예상되다' with '예상하다.' The former is passive ('is expected'), while the latter is active ('to expect'). Use '예상되다' when describing what is anticipated by people or circumstances, and '예상하다' when the subject actively predicts something.
Summary
Use '예상되다' to talk about forecasts or predictions in a formal or neutral tone. It helps express what is anticipated to happen based on information or analysis, often in news, reports, or formal discussions.