Academic Conclusion: -ㄴ/은/는 것으로 사료된다 (It Is Thought That)

This grammar uses the passive voice. The verb 사료되다 comes from the word 사료하다. The word 사료 (思料) has two parts. 사 means to think or reflect. 료 means to measure or calculate. So, you are measuring your thoughts carefully. By using 된다, you sound objective. It is not just your personal opinion. It is a conclusion based on facts. You are stepping back from the sentence. This creates a professional distance. It is much stronger than just saying 생각해요. It sounds like a final judgment in court. You are telling the reader your conclusion is solid. It is like a bridge between facts and ideas. You use it to connect your data to a result. It is very common in written Korean reports. You will feel like a CEO using it.

1. 1First, find your verb or adjective stem.
2. 2For adjectives ending in a vowel, add -ㄴ 것.
3. 3For adjectives ending in a consonant, add -은 것.
4. 4For present tense verbs, always add -는 것.
5. 5For past tense verbs, add -ㄴ/은 것.
6. 6Add the particle 으로 after 것.
7. 7Finish with the phrase 사료된다.
8. 8Example with 필요하다 (to be needed): 필요한 + 것으로 + 사료된다.
9. 9Example with 판단하다 (to judge): 판단하는 + 것으로 + 사료된다.
10. 10Example with 발생하다 (to occur): 발생한 + 것으로 + 사료된다.

Use this when writing a formal report. It is perfect for university essays. Use it during a very formal presentation. It works well in business emails to superiors. You can use it when explaining a problem. It is great for summarizing a meeting's result. If you are a lawyer, use it daily. If you are a doctor, use it in charts. Use it when you want to sound unbiased. It helps when you need to be polite. It shows you respect the topic and the reader. Imagine you are presenting a new business plan. You want to sound like you did research. This grammar is your best friend then. It adds weight to your every word.

Never use this with your close friends. Do not use it when ordering food. It sounds very strange at a fried chicken shop. Imagine saying "It is thought that I want cola." Your friends will think you are a robot. Avoid it in casual text messages too. Do not use it for simple daily tasks. It is too heavy for "I'm going home." Also, avoid it in emotional conversations. It sounds too cold and distant for feelings. If you use it too much, you sound stiff. It is like wearing a suit to a swimming pool. Yes, even native speakers mess this up sometimes. They might use it in the wrong place. Keep it for the office and the classroom.

Many people forget the particle 으로. They just say 것 사료된다. This is wrong and sounds broken. Another mistake is mixing up the tenses. Don't use -는 for things that already happened. Some people use it for very personal opinions. For example, "I think this cake is yummy." This is a mistake because the grammar is objective. You should use 맛있어요 or 생각해요 instead. Another error is using it with casual endings. Do not say 사료돼요 unless you are speaking. In writing, always use the ~ㄴ다 plain form. This keeps the professional tone consistent throughout. Don't worry, even scholars double-check this one. Just take your time and follow the steps.

Let's compare it with -라고 생각한다. This also means "I think that." But 생각한다 is much more personal. It sounds like your own private idea. -ㄴ 것으로 사료된다 sounds like everyone's conclusion. It is based on external evidence, not just heart. Another pattern is -ㄴ 것으로 보인다. This means "It seems like." This is a bit weaker and more visual. 사료된다 is about deep mental processing. Finally, there is -라고 판단된다. This means "It is judged that." This is very similar to our grammar. But 사료된다 feels slightly more thoughtful and reflective. Think of 생각 as a whisper. Think of 사료 as a loud, clear announcement. Choose the one that fits your situation best.