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Decoded Slug: ~(으)리라 [(eu)rira] (Probably)
Korean Grammar Point
~(으)리라 [(eu)rira] (Probably)
~(으)리라 [(eu)rira] (Probably)
Short explanation:
This grammar form is used to express a supposition or assumption by the speaker, similar to 'probably' in English.
Formation:
Verb stem + (으)리라 (If the verb stem’s last vowel is 아/오, use 아리라. If not, use 으리라)
Examples:
그가 아마 내일 출근하리라 생각이 들어요.
Geuga ama naeil chulgeunharira saenggagi deuleoyo.
I suppose he will probably come to work tomorrow.
기말고사 성적이 좋으리라 확신이 있어요.
Gimalgosa seongjeogi joeurira hwaksini isseoyo.
I am convinced that my final exam scores will probably be good.
비가 오리라 생각하고 우산을 가져왔어요.
Biga orira saenggakago usaneul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought an umbrella thinking it would probably rain.
저는 회사에 빠르게 승진하리라 예상했어요.
Jeoneun hoesae ppareuge seungjinharira yesanghaesseoyo.
I expected that I would probably be promoted quickly at the company.
Long explanation:
'~(으)리라 [(eu)rira]' is a Korean grammar form that is used when the speaker wants to make a supposition or assumption about something, similar to 'probably' in English. This form is frequently used in daily conversations and writings when the speaker has a belief about a certain outcome but isn't completely sure. Therefore, sentences that include this grammar pattern can be seen as educated guesses.