Decoded Slug: ~을리가 없다 [eulliga eopda] (It's unlikely that)

Korean Grammar Point
~을리가 없다 [eulliga eopda] (It's unlikely that)

~을리가 없다 [eulliga eopda] (It's unlikely that)

Short explanation:

This expression is used to indicate that a certain situation is unlikely or impossible to happen.

Formation:

Verb + ~을리가 없다

Examples:

이것이 사실일리가 없어요, 그가 그런 일을 저지를 사람이 아니에요.
Igeosi sasilliga eobs-eoyo, geuga geuleon il-eul jeojileul salam-i ani-eyo.
It's unlikely that this is true, he's not the one to do such a thing.
그녀가 날 잊어버릴리가 없어요, 우리 너무 오래 같이 지냈거든요.
Geunyeoga nal ij-eobeurilliga eobs-eoyo, uli neomu olae gati jinaessgeodeunyo.
It's unlikely that she would forget me, we've been together for a long time.
저는 이 계약서를 사인할리가 없어요, 제가 아직 조건들을 모두 이해하지 못했어요.
Jeoneun i gyeagseoreul sainhalliga eobseoyo, jega ajik jogeondeul-eul modu ihaehaji moshaesseoyo.
It's unlikely that I will sign this contract, I still do not fully understand the terms.
그가 오늘 올 리가 없어요, 그거 알고 있어요 그가 아픈 걸.
Geuga oneul ol riga eopseoyo, geugeo algo isseoyo geuga apeun geol.
It's unlikely that he will come today, I know he's sick.

Long explanation:

'~을리가 없다 [eulliga eopda]' is a speculative expression used in Korean to indicate that something is improbable or implausible based on the speaker's reasoning or judgment. It is used to express uncertainty or disbelief about the possibility of a certain situation or event occurring. The '~을리가 없다 [eulliga eopda]' form is often used to contrast reality with a hypothetical situation or an assumption.
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