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예상하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '예상하다' means 'to expect' or 'to anticipate' something based on information or reasoning. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express predictions about events, outcomes, or conditions.

Common Collocations

  • 예상하다 + (결과, 상황, 날씨): to expect a result, situation, or weather
  • 예상대로: as expected
  • 예상 밖: unexpected

Nuances

When using '예상하다', speakers imply a reasoned guess rather than a mere hope or wish. It often involves some analysis or prior knowledge. It is more formal than casual verbs like '기대하다' (to hope).

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '예상하다' with '기대하다'. Remember, '예상하다' is about prediction based on evidence, while '기대하다' expresses hope or desire. Use '예상하다' when you want to convey a logical forecast.

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'예상하다' is neutral to formal and appropriate in academic, professional, and everyday contexts.

Example Sentences

내일 날씨가 맑을 것으로 예상한다.

Naeil nalssiga malgeul geosuro yesanghanda.

I expect the weather to be clear tomorrow.

이번 시험에서 좋은 성적을 예상하고 있다.

Ibeon siheomeseo joeun seongjeogeul yesanghago itda.

I am expecting good results on this exam.

전문가들은 경제가 내년에 회복될 것으로 예상한다.

Jeonmunga deureun gyeongje ga naenyeone hoebokdoel geosuro yesanghanda.

Experts expect the economy to recover next year.