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Decoded Slug: ~겠지만 [gesjiman] (I think, but)
Korean Grammar Point
~겠지만 [gesjiman] (I think, but)
~겠지만 [gesjiman] (I think, but)
Short explanation:
Used to express assumption/conjecture followed by a contrasting idea or condition.
Formation:
Verb stem + 겠지만
Examples:
내일 날씨가 좋겠지만, 여행을 가기 위한 시간이 없어요.
Naeil nalssiga jotgesjiman, yeohaeng-eul gagi wihan sigani eobs-eoyo.
I think the weather will be good tomorrow, but I don't have time to go on a trip.
그녀가 이해해줄겠지만, 그녀에게 내 실수를 설명하는 것이 어려워요.
Geunyeoga ihaehaejulgesjiman, geunyeoege nae silsureul seolmyeonghaneun geosi eoryeowoyo.
I think she would understand, but it's hard for me to explain my mistake to her.
이번 시험에서 좋은 성적을 받을겠지만, 아직도 많이 걱정되요.
Ibeon siheom-eseo jo-eun seongjeog-eul badeulgesjiman, ajigdo manh-i geogjeongdoeyo.
I think I will get good grades on this test, but I'm still very worried.
친구들이 놀랄겠지만, 나는 이번 파티에 참석하지 않을 거예요.
Chingudeul-i nollalgesjiman, naneun ibeon pati-e chamsokhaji anheul geoyeyo.
I think my friends will be surprised, but I will not attend this party.
Long explanation:
'~겠지만 [gesjiman]' is a compound phrase used in Korean to express a cogent assumption or strong conjecture followed by a contrasting fact, situation, or idea. It can be compared to the English formulation: 'I think that (assumption)..., but (contrasting idea)...'. It can also be used to express a certain level of uncertainty about a situation.