Explanation at your level:
You use 예상 to talk about what you think will happen. If you think it will rain, you have an 예상. It is a very useful word for beginners to express their thoughts about the future.
At this level, you can use 예상 to describe simple situations. For example, 'My 예상 is that he will come.' It helps you communicate your plans and guesses clearly to others.
Intermediate learners use 예상 to discuss trends or outcomes. You can say 'The 예상 for the weather is sunny.' It is a great way to sound more natural when discussing news or schedules.
At the upper-intermediate level, you can use 예상 in complex sentences. Use it with phrases like 'exceeding expectations' or 'contrary to expectations' to add nuance to your arguments and professional discussions.
Advanced users employ 예상 to discuss abstract concepts, such as economic forecasts or sociological predictions. It allows for precise communication regarding uncertainty and probability in formal reports or debates.
Mastery of 예상 involves understanding its subtle role in rhetorical strategies. You can use it to frame arguments, challenge assumptions, or provide sophisticated commentary on historical or future-oriented discourse.
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- 예상 means expectation or prediction.
- It is a noun that becomes a verb with 하다.
- It is used for future events.
- Commonly used in daily and business settings.
The word 예상 is a fundamental term in Korean used to describe a prediction or a mental projection of the future. Think of it as your brain's way of creating a forecast before an event actually takes place.
You can use this word when you have a strong idea about how a situation will turn out. Whether you are talking about the weather, a sports game, or a business result, 예상 captures that moment of anticipation. It is a very versatile noun that fits into almost any context where the future is concerned.
The word 예상 is a Sino-Korean word, meaning it is derived from Chinese characters (Hanja). Specifically, it is composed of 預 (to prepare/beforehand) and 想 (to think/imagine).
Historically, this reflects the concept of 'thinking beforehand.' Because it is rooted in classical Chinese characters, it shares a logical structure with many other Korean words that deal with time and preparation. It has been used for centuries in literature and official documents to denote planning and foresight.
In daily life, you will hear 예상 paired with verbs like 하다 (to do/make) or 되다 (to become). A very common phrase is 예상대로, which means 'as expected.'
It is used in both formal and informal registers. In a business meeting, you might say 'The sales figures met our 예상.' In a casual setting, you might say 'It went better than my 예상!' It is a neutral word that works well in any professional or social environment.
1. 예상을 뒤엎다: To defy expectations; to surprise everyone. Example: The underdog team defied expectations and won.
2. 예상 밖의: Unexpected. Example: It was an unexpected turn of events.
3. 예상대로: As expected. Example: As expected, the movie was great.
4. 예상을 뛰어넘다: To exceed expectations. Example: The result exceeded our wildest expectations.
5. 예상치 못한: Unforeseen. Example: We ran into unforeseen problems.
예상 is a noun and does not have plural forms in Korean, as the language handles plurality through context. To use it as a verb, you simply add 하다 to form 예상하다 (to expect).
The pronunciation is straightforward: 'ye-sang.' The 'y' sound is soft, and the 'sang' is pronounced with a crisp 's' sound. It rhymes with words like 'gang' or 'rang' in English structure, though Korean phonology is distinct.
Fun Fact
It uses the same 'sang' as in '생각' (thought).
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'ye' followed by 'sang'.
Similar to 'ye' in 'yes' and 'sang' in 'sang'.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing 'ye' as 'e'
- Dropping the 'ng' sound
- Misplacing stress
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to use
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Noun + 하다
예상하다
Noun + 되다
예상되다
Noun + 보다
예상보다
Examples by Level
예상이 맞았어요.
My expectation was right.
Past tense verb.
예상해 보세요.
Please try to guess.
Imperative form.
예상이 틀렸어요.
The expectation was wrong.
Past tense.
예상이 좋아요.
The expectation is good.
Adjective usage.
예상을 해요.
I am making an expectation.
Present tense.
예상을 적어요.
Write down your expectation.
Action verb.
예상이 뭐예요?
What is your expectation?
Question form.
예상을 믿어요.
I trust the expectation.
Confidence.
예상대로 됐어요.
예상이 어렵네요.
예상을 해 봅시다.
예상보다 빨라요.
예상보다 비싸요.
예상을 준비해요.
예상을 공유해요.
예상이 바뀌었어요.
예상을 뛰어넘는 결과입니다.
예상치 못한 사고가 났어요.
그는 예상을 뒤엎고 승리했습니다.
예상대로 일이 진행되고 있어요.
전문가들의 예상은 어떠한가요?
예상을 바탕으로 계획을 세워요.
예상보다 훨씬 좋은 성과네요.
예상을 확인해 봐야 합니다.
이번 프로젝트는 예상을 상회하는 성과를 냈습니다.
모두의 예상을 깨고 그가 우승했습니다.
예상 가능한 범위 내에 있습니다.
예상 밖의 상황에 대비해야 합니다.
경제 전문가들은 예상을 수정했습니다.
예상했던 것보다 훨씬 복잡하네요.
그의 행동은 예상을 벗어났습니다.
예상 시나리오를 작성해 봅시다.
그 결과는 업계의 예상을 완전히 뒤엎는 것이었습니다.
예상치 못한 변수가 발생하여 계획을 수정했습니다.
전문가들은 예상을 뛰어넘는 성장세를 예측합니다.
예상 가능한 위험 요소를 사전에 차단해야 합니다.
그의 발언은 사회적 예상을 크게 벗어났습니다.
예상과는 사뭇 다른 결과가 도출되었습니다.
철저한 분석을 통해 예상의 정확도를 높입니다.
예상 밖의 성과는 모두를 놀라게 했습니다.
그의 행보는 대중의 예상을 비웃듯 파격적이었습니다.
예상이라는 틀에 갇히지 않는 창의적 사고가 필요합니다.
역사적 예상을 뒤흔드는 대사건이 발생했습니다.
예상치 못한 난관을 극복하는 것이 진정한 실력입니다.
그의 이론은 기존의 학문적 예상을 완전히 재정립했습니다.
예상 밖의 변수는 언제나 존재하기 마련입니다.
그는 예상을 뛰어넘는 통찰력을 보여주었습니다.
예상 가능한 미래를 넘어 새로운 가능성을 탐색합니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"예상을 뒤엎다"
To turn expectations upside down.
그가 예상을 뒤엎고 우승했다.
neutral"예상을 깨다"
To break expectations.
그녀는 모두의 예상을 깼다.
neutral"예상을 벗어나다"
To go beyond expectations.
상황이 예상을 벗어났다.
neutral"예상 밖이다"
To be unexpected.
그건 정말 예상 밖이었다.
casual"예상치 못했다"
Did not see it coming.
나는 그 결과를 예상치 못했다.
neutral"예상대로다"
It is just as expected.
모든 게 예상대로다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both mean prediction.
예측 is data-driven.
날씨 예측.
Both involve guessing.
짐작 is intuition-based.
대충 짐작하다.
Both involve guessing.
추측 is random guessing.
단순 추측.
Both involve future.
전망 is long-term outlook.
경제 전망.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 은/는 + 예상보다 + Adjective
결과가 예상보다 좋다.
Subject + 은/는 + 예상을 + Verb
그는 예상을 깼다.
예상대로 + Sentence
예상대로 비가 온다.
예상치 못한 + Noun
예상치 못한 선물.
예상을 뛰어넘는 + Noun
예상을 뛰어넘는 결과.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Verwandt
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
Learners often mix active and passive voice.
예상 is for future, 회상 is for past.
예상 implies some reasoning.
Direct object marker is needed.
전망 sounds more expert.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a calendar on your wall with '예상' written on future dates.
Native Usage
Use '예상대로' when things go as planned.
Cultural Insight
Koreans love to use it for sports outcomes.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with '하다' to turn it into a verb.
Say It Right
Ensure the 'ng' at the end is nasal.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for past memories.
Did You Know?
It is a Sino-Korean word.
Study Smart
Learn it with '전망' and '예측' together.
Business Tip
Use it in reports to sound professional.
Practice
Say '예상' 10 times fast.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Ye (Yeah!) + Sang (Song) = Yeah, I sang! (I expected to sing).
Visual Association
A weather forecaster pointing at a map.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write 3 predictions for tomorrow.
Wortherkunft
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Thinking beforehand
Kultureller Kontext
None
Equivalent to 'expectation' or 'forecast'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 예상 매출
- 예상 일정
- 예상 비용
Weather
- 예상 기온
- 예상 강수량
- 예상 날씨
Sports
- 예상 승리
- 예상 결과
- 예상 순위
Daily life
- 예상 시간
- 예상 질문
- 예상 밖의 일
Conversation Starters
"내일 날씨 예상은 어때요?"
"이번 시험 결과는 예상대로였나요?"
"예상 밖의 일을 겪은 적 있나요?"
"다음 주 계획에 대한 예상은?"
"성공을 예상하시나요?"
Journal Prompts
Write about an unexpected event today.
What is your expectation for next year?
Describe a time you defied expectations.
How do you prepare for the future?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is a noun. Use 예상하다 for the verb form.
No, it is strictly for future events.
It is neutral and used in all contexts.
예측 is more scientific/data-based.
예상 밖의 or 예상치 못한.
Not directly, it is for events.
Yes, very common in daily talk.
No, Korean nouns don't have plurals.
Teste dich selbst
내 ___은 비가 오는 것이다.
Expectation is 예상.
Which means 'As expected'?
대로 means 'as'.
예상 is used for past events.
It is for future.
Word
Bedeutung
Matching synonyms.
Subject + Object + Verb.
그 결과는 ___를 뛰어넘었다.
Exceeding expectation.
What is a synonym for 예상 in a formal context?
전망 is formal.
예상 is a verb.
It is a noun.
Unexpected difficulty.
그의 발언은 사회적 ___을 벗어났다.
Beyond expectation.
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Summary
예상 is your go-to word for anything involving future guesses or expectations.
- 예상 means expectation or prediction.
- It is a noun that becomes a verb with 하다.
- It is used for future events.
- Commonly used in daily and business settings.
Memory Palace
Imagine a calendar on your wall with '예상' written on future dates.
Native Usage
Use '예상대로' when things go as planned.
Cultural Insight
Koreans love to use it for sports outcomes.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with '하다' to turn it into a verb.
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B2Having a three-dimensional effect or examining something from multiple perspectives rather than a single flat view. It implies a comprehensive and detailed analysis.
~에 관해
B1About, concerning.
~에 대하여
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
~대해
A2About; concerning; regarding.
~에 관하여
A2Regarding, concerning, about (a topic).
~에 대해(서)
A1Indicates the topic or subject of discussion, meaning 'about' or 'regarding'.
무엇보다
A2More than anything else; above all.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상화하다
B2To consider something theoretically or separately from its physical reality. It involves extracting general principles from specific examples.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
