Pattern: -(으)ㄹ 줄 알다
-(으)ㄹ 줄 알다 (-(eu)ㄹjulal-da, (eu)ㄹjulalda)
-(으)ㄹ 줄 알다 expresses ability, habit, or expectation in Korean.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Expresses ability, habit, or expectation
When to use
Expressing ability, Describing habits, Conveying expectations
The nuance
Attach -(으)ㄹ 줄 알다 to verb stems to express ability, habit, or expectation. Past tense is -(으)ㄹ 줄 알았다, negative is -(으)ㄹ 줄 몰랐다. '~할 줄 알다' means 'know how to do'; '~할 줄 모르다' means 'not know how to do' or 'didn't expect'.
저는 한국어를 할 줄 알아요.
jeo-neun han-guk-eo-reul hal jul al-a-yo., jeo neun han guk eo reul hal jul al a yo.
Correct sentence expressing ability.
그는 매일 운동할 줄 알아요.
geu-neun mae-il un-dong-hal jul al-a-yo., geu neun mae il un dong hal jul al a yo.
Proper use to describe a habit.
내일 비가 올 줄 몰랐어요.
nae-il bi-ga ol jul mol-rass-eo-yo., nae il bi ga ol jul mol rass eo yo.
Natural sentence negating an expectation.
나는 피아노를 칠 줄 모른다.
na-neun pi-a-no-reul chil jul mo-reun-da., na neun pi a no reul chil jul mo reun da.
Correct negative form expressing lack of ability.
그녀는 노래할 줄 알았어요.
geu-nyeo-neun no-rae-hal jul al-ass-eo-yo., geu nyeo neun no rae hal jul al ass eo yo.
Natural past tense expressing ability.
저는 운전할 줄 아나요?
jeo-neun un-jeon-hal jul a-na-yo?, jeo neun un jeon hal jul a na yo?
Inappropriate to ask oneself this way.
우리는 그가 올 줄 알았다.
u-ri-neun geu-ga ol jul al-ass-da., u ri neun geu ga ol jul al ass da.
Correct sentence expressing expectation.
그는 요리할 줄 몰라요?
geu-neun yo-ri-hal jul mol-ra-yo?, geu neun yo ri hal jul mol ra yo?
Natural negative question form.
What does '할 줄 알다' mean?
What does '운전할 줄 몰라요' mean?
When do you use '그가 올 줄 알았다'?
