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-기 십상이다

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -기 십상이다

An expression used to state that the current situation can easily become the situation mentioned in the preceding statement or there is a high possibility.

Meaning

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    An expression used to state that the current situation can easily become the situation mentioned in the preceding statement or there is a high possibility.

    앞의 말이 나타내는 상황이 되기 쉽다거나 그럴 가능성이 크다는 의미를 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • It's overcast and cloudy, so it's likely to snow.

  • Staying indoors all winter because it's cold can easily harm your health instead.

  • People today are prone to various lifestyle diseases because of poor eating habits.

  • Minjun, don't ride your motorcycle today. On snowy roads you can easily slip.

    Don't worry. I was going to take the bus today anyway.