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Decoded Slug: ~지 않을까 하다 [ji anheulkka hada] (I guess, I suspect)
Korean Grammar Point
~지 않을까 하다 [ji anheulkka hada] (I guess, I suspect)
~지 않을까 하다 [ji anheulkka hada] (I guess, I suspect)
Short explanation:
Used to express one's conjecture or prediction; 'I think', 'I guess', 'I suspect'.
Formation:
Verb + 지 않을까 하다
Examples:
내일 비가 올지 않을까 해서 우산을 가져왔어요.
Naeil biga olji anheulkka haeseo usaneul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought an umbrella because I thought it might rain tomorrow.
그녀가 좋아하는 사람을 만나지 않을까 해서 신경 쓰고 있어요.
Geunyeoga joahaneun sarameul mannaji anheulkka haeseo singyeong sseugo isseoyo.
I'm nervous because I suspect she might meet the person she likes.
지금 새벽이니까 아마 모든 사람들이 잠들지 않을까 해요.
Jigeum saebyeoginikka ama modeun saramdeuri jamdeulji anheulkka haeyo.
Since it's dawn now, I guess everyone might be asleep.
내 친구가 이번 시험에 합격하지 않을까 해서 축하 메시지를 준비하고 있어요.
Nae chinguga ibeon siheome hapgyeokhaji anheulkka haeseo chukha mesijireul junbihago isseoyo.
I'm preparing a congratulatory message because I think my friend might pass this exam.
Long explanation:
'~지 않을까 하다 [ji anheulkka hada]' is a Korean grammar point that is used to express conjecture or expectation about a situation that one does not have full information about. It is most accurately translated to English as 'I guess' or 'I suspect'. This grammar point shows the speaker's speculation about a situation and is often used when the speaker is uncertain about the situation.