Pattern: -(으)ㄹ 게 뻔하다
-(으)ㄹ 게 뻔하다 (-(eu)ㄹgeppeon-ha-da, (eu)ㄹgeppeonhada)
-(으)ㄹ 게 뻔하다 expresses a strong expectation that something will definitely happen, often negative.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Indicates that something is almost certain to happen.
When to use
predicting negative outcome, expressing strong certainty, forecasting future event
The nuance
Attach -(으)ㄹ 게 뻔하다 to the verb stem to express strong certainty or negative expectation about a future event. Use '-ㄹ 게 뻔하다' if the stem ends in a vowel, '-을 게 뻔하다' if it ends in a consonant.
그렇게 늦게 출발하면 지각할 게 뻔하다.
geu-reoh-ge neuj-ge chul-bal-ha-myeon ji-gak-hal ge ppeon-ha-da., geu reoh ge neuj ge chul bal ha myeon ji gak hal ge ppeon ha da.
Expresses certainty about a negative future outcome.
이 문제는 너무 쉬워서 틀릴 게 뻔해.
i mun-je-neun neo-mu swi-wo-seo teul-ril ge ppeon-hae., i mun je neun neo mu swi wo seo teul ril ge ppeon hae.
Saying 'definitely get wrong' contradicts 'too easy' context.
그 사람이 또 늦을 게 뻔해.
geu sa-ram-i tto neuj-eul ge ppeon-hae., geu sa ram i tto neuj eul ge ppeon hae.
Expresses negative expectation about future based on past behavior.
날씨가 안 좋으니까 비가 올 게 뻔하다.
nal-ssi-ga an joh-eu-ni-kka bi-ga ol ge ppeon-ha-da., nal ssi ga an joh eu ni kka bi ga ol ge ppeon ha da.
Expresses future certainty based on current situation.
그렇게 하면 성공할 게 뻔해.
geu-reoh-ge ha-myeon seong-gong-hal ge ppeon-hae., geu reoh ge ha myeon seong gong hal ge ppeon hae.
Rarely used for positive outcomes; mainly for negative expectations.
Which sentence correctly uses '-(으)ㄹ 게 뻔하다'?
What is the best meaning of '-ㄹ 게 뻔하다'?
What is wrong with the sentence '그렇게 하면 성공할 게 뻔해.'?
