When to use to happen by chance in Korean

When to use it

(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. 집에서 어쩌다 컵을 깼어요.

   I broke a cup by accident at home.

2. 학교에서 어쩌다 선생님을 만났어요.

   I happened to meet my teacher at school.

3. 길에서 어쩌다 친구를 만났어요.

   I ran into a friend by chance on the street.

4. 우리 어쩌다 같은 버스를 탔어요.

   We happened to take the same bus.

5. 마트에 갔다가 어쩌다 세일을 봤어요.

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

6. 여행 중에 어쩌다 옛 친구를 만났어요.

   I happened to meet an old friend during a trip.