Pattern: -(으)ㄹ 테니
-(으)ㄹ 테니 (-(eu)ㄹte-ni, (eu)ㄹteni)
-(으)ㄹ 테니 expresses the speaker's intention or assumption to make a request or suggestion.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
A connective ending expressing the speaker's intention or assumption, used to make requests or suggestions.
When to use
Making requests, Making suggestions, Persuading others
The nuance
Attach -(으)ㄹ 테니 to verb or adjective stems to express the speaker's intention or assumption. It is usually followed by a request, suggestion, or command. For example, '내가 도울 테니' (I will help, so...), '너는 준비해' (you prepare).
내가 먼저 갈 테니, 너는 천천히 와.
nae-ga meon-jeo gal te-ni, neo-neun cheon-cheon-hi wa., nae ga meon jeo gal te ni, neo neun cheon cheon hi wa.
Expresses speaker's intention followed naturally by a request.
비가 올 테니 우산을 가져가.
bi-ga ol te-ni u-san-eul ga-jyeo-ga., bi ga ol te ni u san eul ga jyeo ga.
Shows assumption followed correctly by a suggestion.
내가 할 테니 너는 그냥 있어.
nae-ga hal te-ni neo-neun geu-nyang iss-eo., nae ga hal te ni neo neun geu nyang iss eo.
Speaker's intention followed naturally by a command.
내가 갈 테니 너는 가.
nae-ga gal te-ni neo-neun ga., nae ga gal te ni neo neun ga.
The following clause should be a request or command, not a simple statement.
그가 올 테니 기다려야 해.
geu-ga ol te-ni gi-da-ryeo-ya hae., geu ga ol te ni gi da ryeo ya hae.
-(으)ㄹ 테니 is for intention or assumption with request/suggestion, not plain facts.
Which sentence uses -(으)ㄹ 테니 correctly?
Which is NOT a correct use of -(으)ㄹ 테니?
