예상치 못한
yesangchi mothan
The English word 'unexpected' can be translated into Korean as 예상치 못한 (yesangchi mothan).
The term is used to describe something that was not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
Meaning: not expected, anticipated or foreseen (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 예상치 못한 focuses on the failure of a prior prediction, the one-word alternative 뜻밖의 often carries a nuance of something being surprising or happening 'out of the blue'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 예상치 못한 is an adjectival phrase used to modify a noun that follows it.
How do you pronounce it?
yesangchi mothan
Did you know?
- The phrase 예상치 못한 uses the word 못한, which implies a lack of ability. This suggests that the event was not just unexpected, but that the person was 'unable' to predict it.
- In Korean, the concept of something being 'unexpected' is often expressed through the word 갑자기, meaning 'suddenly'. In many contexts, Koreans will use 'suddenly' where an English speaker would use 'unexpectedly'.
- The word 예상 (yesang) within the phrase is composed of Chinese characters (Hanja) meaning 'pre-supposition' or 'anticipation'.
Examples in context
- 예상치 못한 결과가 나왔어요.yesangchi mothan gyeolgwaga nawasseoyo.An unexpected result came out.
- 그는 예상치 못한 선물을 줬어요.geuneun yesangchi mothan seonmureul jwosseoyo.He gave an unexpected gift.
- 예상치 못한 소식에 놀랐어요.yesangchi mothan sosige nollasseoyo.I was surprised by the unexpected news.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a sudden change in a plan.
- 서연 Seo-yeon갑자기 비가 오네요.gapjagi biga oneyo.It is suddenly raining.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말 예상치 못한 날씨예요.jeongmal yesangchi mothan nalssiyeyo.It is truly unexpected weather.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 우산 있어요?Jihoon ssi, usan isseoyo?Jihoon, do you have an umbrella?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아니요, 없어요.aniyo, eopseoyo.No, I don't.
