Decoded Slug: ~지 않을까 싶다 [ji anheulkka sipda] (I think perhaps)

Korean Grammar Point
~지 않을까 싶다 [ji anheulkka sipda] (I think perhaps)

~지 않을까 싶다 [ji anheulkka sipda] (I think perhaps)

Short explanation:

This construction is used to express an assumption or supposition that something might be. It suggests that the speaker thinks something is likely.

Formation:

Verb-지 않을까 싶다

Examples:

그가 이번 시험에 잘 볼 수 있을지 않을까 싶어요, 왜냐하면 그는 항상 열심히 공부하고 있거든요.
Geuga ibeon siheome jal bol su isseulji anheulkka sipeoyo, waenyahamyeon geuneun hangsang yeolsimhi gongbuhago issgeodeunyo.
I think perhaps he might do well on this test, because he is always studying hard.
날씨가 나빠지지 않을까 싶어요, 구름이 많아지고 있어요.
Nalssiga nappajiji anheulkka sipeoyo, gureumi manhajigo isseoyo.
I think the weather might get worse, the clouds are increasing.
오늘 밤에 집에 도착할 수 있을지 않을까 싶어요, 비행기가 시간에 맞춰 출발했어요.
Oneul bame jibe dochakhal su isseulji anheulkka sipeoyo, bihaengiga sigane majchwo chulbalhaesseoyo.
I think perhaps I could reach home tonight since the airplane has departed on time.
이번 주말에 영화 보러 갈 수 있을지 않을까 싶은데, 어떻게 생각하세요?
Ibeon jumal-e yeonghwa boreo gal su isseulji anheulkka sipeunde, eotteohge saenggakhaseyo?
I think perhaps we might go to see a movie this weekend, what do you think?

Long explanation:

The grammar point '~지 않을까 싶다' is frequently used in Korean to express a speculation or guess that something might happen or might be in a certain way. It conveys a sense of anticipation or prediction. The speaker uses this structure to express their thoughts or assumption about a certain situation, fact, or likelihood. It implies a level of uncertainty but also a level of hopeful anticipation.
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