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How to Say “How do you think it will end” in Korean
결말이 어떻게 될까요?
gyeolmari eotteoke doelkkayo?
Meaning
How do you think it will end?
Usage note
-(으)ㄹ까요? invites the other person to wonder with you. Handy when chatting about dramas.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
Practical guide
When to use it
Speculate about a drama’s plot with a friend while you watch. -ㄹ까요 is the pattern for wondering aloud about what might happen.
Watch out
Koreans shorten “spoiler” to 스포, as in 스포 하지 마세요!. 결말 means ending, not 결과 (“result”).
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [결마리 어떠케 될까요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 결말이 | ||
| 결 | ㄱ+ㅕ+ㄹ | gyeol |
| 말 | ㅁ+ㅏ+ㄹ | [마] ma |
| 이 | ㅇ+ㅣ | [리] ri |
| 어떻게 | ||
| 어 | ㅇ+ㅓ | eo |
| 떻 | ㄸ+ㅓ+ㅎ | [떠] tteo |
| 게 | ㄱ+ㅔ | [케] ke |
| 될까요 | ||
| 될 | ㄷ+ㅚ+ㄹ | doel |
| 까 | ㄲ+ㅏ | kka |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 말이 → [마리]
- Aspiration: ㅎ next to ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ or ㅈ blends with it into ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ or ㅊ. 떻게 → [떠케]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “어떻게”
- 요즘 어떻게 지내세요?How have you been lately? (polite)
- 공항에 가려면 어떻게 가야 해요?How do I get to the airport?
Phrases with “될까요”
- 고향이 어디신지 여쭤봐도 될까요?May I ask where you are from?
- 담당 부서와 협의한 뒤에 답변드려도 될까요?May I reply after consulting the department in charge?
- 사진 같이 찍어도 될까요?Could we take a photo together?
- 좀 더 싸게 안 될까요?Could you make it a bit cheaper?
Quick self-check
Test yourself before you move on. Tap an answer.
Question 1 What does “결말이 어떻게 될까요?” mean?
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Answer: How do you think it will end?
Question 2 How do you say “How do you think it will end?” in Korean?
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Answer: 결말이 어떻게 될까요? gyeolmari eotteoke doelkkayo?
Question 3 How is “결말이 어떻게 될까요?” pronounced?
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Answer: [결마리 어떠케 될까요]
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