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Seems / looks like in Korean
How do you say "seems like" or "looks like" in Korean? 🔴 것 같아요 [geot gatayo] - seems like
How these words work together
In Korean, expressions like '것 같아요', '보여요', '들려요', and '느낌이 들어요' are used to say something seems or looks a certain way. They help you share your guesses or feelings about what you see, hear, or sense. These phrases are useful for polite conversation when you want to express uncertainty or make a soft statement.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 것 같아요 | geot gatayo | seems like |
| 보여요 | boyeoyo | looks (appearance) |
| 들려요 | deullyeoyo | sounds like |
| 느낌이 들어요 | neukkimi deureoyo | I feel like |
Example sentences
오늘 날씨가 좋을 것 같아요.
It seems like the weather will be good today.
그 사람이 행복해 보여요.
That person looks happy.
문이 닫힌 소리가 들려요.
I hear the sound of the door closing.
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