~ㄹ 거야
~l geoya
The English phrase 'gonna' can be expressed in Korean using ~ㄹ 거야 (~l geoya).
This expression is used to communicate a future plan or intention.
Which one should you use?
While ~ㄹ 거야 expresses a future plan or intention, it is distinct from the simple present tense used for habitual actions.
How does it change in a sentence?
In informal speech, changing the ending to ~ㄹ 거냐? turns the statement into a question, meaning 'are you going to…?' To make the phrase polite, change the ending from ~ㄹ 거야 to ~ㄹ 거예요.
How do you pronounce it?
~l geoya
Did you know?
Examples in context
- 올해 여름에 한국에 갈 예정이에요.I plan to go to Korea this summer.
- 오늘 밤에 영화 볼 거야.I'm gonna watch a movie tonight.
- 내일 학교 안 갈게.I'm not gonna go to school tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 거야, CC BY-SA 4.0.
