Bedeutung
Expressing a prediction that snow is likely to occur soon.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'First Snow' ({첫눈|初雪}) is a romantic event. Many people call or text their loved ones as soon as they see the first flakes. Weather talk is a vital social lubricant. Saying '눈이 올 것 같아요' is a safe way to start a conversation with anyone. In the military, snow is often called 'beautiful trash' (예쁜 쓰레기) because soldiers have to shovel it constantly. They might say this phrase with dread. Koreans living in warmer climates (like LA or Sydney) might use this phrase with nostalgia when looking at winter photos from Korea.
The 'Vibe' Check
Use this phrase even if you don't see clouds, but just 'feel' like it's wintery enough for snow.
Don't say '할 것 같아요'
English speakers often want to say 'weather does', but Korean weather 'comes'.
Bedeutung
Expressing a prediction that snow is likely to occur soon.
The 'Vibe' Check
Use this phrase even if you don't see clouds, but just 'feel' like it's wintery enough for snow.
Don't say '할 것 같아요'
English speakers often want to say 'weather does', but Korean weather 'comes'.
Shorten it!
In texting, you can just say '눈 올 듯' to sound like a native speaker.
Small Talk Gold
If you're stuck in an awkward silence in an elevator, this phrase is your best friend.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct verb form to complete the prediction.
하늘에 구름이 많아요. 눈이 ___ 것 같아요.
We use the '-ㄹ' (future/prospective) form for predictions about things that haven't happened yet.
Fill in the blank with the correct grammar pattern for 'it seems like'.
바람이 차가워요. 곧 눈이 올 ___ ___.
The pattern '것 같아요' is the standard way to say 'it seems like'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
가: 오늘 날씨가 어때요? 나: 하늘이 어두워요. ________________.
The context of 'dark sky' suggests a prediction of snow.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are looking at a weather forecast that shows a snow icon for this afternoon.
Reporting a forecast is a perfect use for '것 같아요'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Tense with '것 같다'
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben하늘에 구름이 많아요. 눈이 ___ 것 같아요.
We use the '-ㄹ' (future/prospective) form for predictions about things that haven't happened yet.
바람이 차가워요. 곧 눈이 올 ___ ___.
The pattern '것 같아요' is the standard way to say 'it seems like'.
가: 오늘 날씨가 어때요? 나: 하늘이 어두워요. ________________.
The context of 'dark sky' suggests a prediction of snow.
Situation: You are looking at a weather forecast that shows a snow icon for this afternoon.
Reporting a forecast is a perfect use for '것 같아요'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenYes! Just change '눈' (snow) to '비' (rain): '비가 올 것 같아요'.
Yes, the '-아요' ending is polite and appropriate for most professional settings.
There is no difference, but '올 거 같다' is the more common spoken form.
Yes, '눈이 온 것 같아요' means 'It seems like it snowed'.
Use '눈이 왔으면 좋겠어요'.
'오다' is the most common and natural verb for weather arriving. '내리다' is more descriptive.
'눈이' is the standard subject. Use '눈은' if you are contrasting it with something else (e.g., 'Rain isn't coming, but snow is').
Yes, '-(으)ㄹ 것 같다' can be used with any verb to mean 'I think/It seems like...'.
It can be, especially if you're talking about the first snow of the year!
Then you can say '눈이 올 거예요'.
Just add a question mark and raise your voice: '눈이 올 것 같아요?'
Yes, '눈 올 듯' or '눈 올 각' are very casual.
It means big, fluffy snowflakes, often used with this phrase.
Constantly! Especially in winter-themed romances.
Verwandte Redewendungen
비가 올 것 같아요
similarIt seems like it will rain.
눈이 와요
builds onIt is snowing.
눈이 내리다
synonymSnow falls.
첫눈
specialized formFirst snow of the year.
눈이 쌓이다
builds onSnow piles up.
