How to say to happen by chance in Korean

Meaning

(어쩌다) means something happens by chance, not because you planned it. You use it when you unexpectedly meet someone, find something, or make something happen accidentally. It is common in everyday speech and often gives the feeling of “by accident” or “by coincidence.”

Example sentences

1. 학교에서 어쩌다 선생님을 만났어요.

   I happened to meet my teacher at school.

2. 마트에 갔다가 어쩌다 세일을 봤어요.

   I happened to see a sale when I went to the store.

3. 집에서 어쩌다 컵을 깼어요.

   I broke a cup by accident at home.

4. 길에서 어쩌다 친구를 만났어요.

   I ran into a friend on the street.

5. 여행 중에 어쩌다 옛 친구를 만났어요.

   I happened to meet an old friend during a trip.