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🟩 1. "-다고 생각해요"
This means "I think that..."
Used when expressing a clear opinion, judgment, or belief.
- It sounds more confident and logical.
- You're stating what you believe to be true based on reasoning or personal conclusion.
Examples:
- 이 영화는 재미있다고 생각해요.
→ I think this movie is fun. (I'm confident in my opinion.) - 그는 좋은 선생님이라고 생각해요.
→ I think he's a good teacher. (My clear belief.)
🟦 2. "-는 것 같아요"
This means "It seems like..." / "I feel like..." / "I guess..."
Used when expressing a guess, impression, or soft opinion.
- It's more indirect, softer, and polite.
- Often used when you're not 100% sure or just sharing how something appears or feels to you.
Examples:
- 이 영화 재미있는 것 같아요.
→ This movie seems fun. (Not 100% sure, but looks/felt like it.) - 그는 좀 피곤한 것 같아요.
→ He looks kind of tired. (Based on observation.)
🎯 Summary Table:
Korean Expression English Meaning Nuance Example
| -다고 생각해요 | I think that... | Confident, logical opinion | I think it's too expensive. |
| -는 것 같아요 | It seems like... / I guess... | Softer, polite, uncertain | It seems a bit expensive. |
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