V+ 는 것 같다 Express uncertainty concerning the present act.

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서연 씨도 스티브 씨를 좋아하는 것 같아요?

Do you think Ms. Seoyon also likes you, Mr. Steve?

글쎄요. 서연 씨는 저에게 별로 관심이 없는 것 같아요.

Well. It seems Ms. Seoyon is not interested in me that much

제가 서연 씨에게 한번 물어볼까요?

Shall I ask Ms. Seoyon?

네, 물어봐 주세요. 서연 씨의 마음을 알고 싶어요.

Yes, please. I want to know Ms. Seoyon's mind.

V+ 는 것 같다

It is used to express uncertainty concerning the present act.

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N인 것 같다 Express uncertainty concerning the noun.

A+ 은/ㄴ 것 같다 Express uncertainty concerning a certain state.

V+ 은/ㄴ 것 같다 Express uncertainty concerning a certain act that the speaker believes has completed.

V/A+ 을/ㄹ 것 같다 Simply guess about things before confirming the facts

옆집에서 고기를 굽는 것 같아요. 냄새가 나요.

It seems our next-door neighbor is grilling meat. It smells.

흐엉 씨는 날마다 아침을 안 먹는 것 같아요.

It seems Ms. Huong skips breakfast every day.

우빈 씨는 부모님과 같이 사는 것 같아요.

It seems Mr. Woobin lives with his parents.

Related words

관심 an interest

마음 a mind

옆집 a next-door neighbor

굽다 to grill, to bake

냄새가 나다 to smell

아침 a breakfast

Source: Yonsei University. Korean Language Institute

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