-기 마련이다
Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -기 마련이다 · -게 마련이다
An expression used to indicate that it is natural for something to occur or become a certain state.
Meaning
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An expression used to indicate that it is natural for something to occur or become a certain state.
어떤 일이 일어나거나 어떤 상태가 되는 것이 당연함을 나타내는 표현.
Example sentences
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Anything is bound to fade from memory as time goes by.
If you overeat, you're bound to get an upset stomach.
No matter how cold winter is, spring is bound to come with time.
I don't understand why Yumin lies so much.
Right. Lies are bound to be found out sooner or later.
If you keep hiding things because they seem small, the secret is bound to grow bigger and bigger.
Everything that has a good side is bound to have a bad side too.