Academic Implication: -ㄴ/은/는 것을 시사한다 (Suggests That)

This pattern uses a noun clause. You take a sentence and make it a noun. You do this with -는 것. Then you add the verb 시사한다. The word 시사 means "suggestion" or "implication." The verb 하다 makes it an action. Together, they mean "to suggest." It connects a fact to a conclusion. For example, "High sales suggest popularity." The sales are the fact. The popularity is the suggestion. It is very useful for data. It is great for research results. It feels very objective and calm.

1. 1Choose your verb or adjective.
2. 2For present tense verbs, add -는 것.
3. 3For past tense verbs, add -은/ㄴ 것.
4. 4For adjectives, add -은/ㄴ 것.
5. 5For future tense, add -을/ㄹ 것.
6. 6Add the object marker 을.
7. 7Finish with the verb 시사한다.
8. 8Example: 증가하다 (to increase) becomes 증가하는 것을 시사한다 (suggests that it is increasing).
9. 9Example: 어렵다 (to be hard) becomes 어려운 것을 시사한다 (suggests that it is hard).
10. 10Example: 성공했다 (succeeded) becomes 성공한 것을 시사한다 (suggests that it succeeded).

You use this in university essays. Use it when writing news reports. It is perfect for business presentations. Use it to explain data trends. It works well in job interviews. You can describe your past achievements. Say your success "suggests" your hard work. It sounds humble but very smart. Use it when you are not 100% sure. It is safer than saying "this is definitely true." It leaves room for discussion. It is the language of scientists. It is the language of experts.

Do not use this with friends. They will think you are a robot. Do not use it at a party. It is too stiff for casual talk. Imagine ordering coffee with this grammar. The barista would be very confused. "This coffee suggests a dark roast." That sounds very strange in a cafe! Avoid it in text messages. Keep it out of your diary. Unless your diary is a research log. It is for formal contexts only. It is like a grammar traffic light. Only go when the situation is formal.

Many people forget the object marker 을. They say 것 시사한다. This is wrong. You must include 을. Another mistake is using it for simple facts. Do not say "The sun suggests it is hot." That is too obvious. Use it for hidden meanings. Some people mix up the tenses. They use present tense for past events. Check your timeline before you write. Also, do not use it for personal feelings. Do not say "I suggest I am hungry." Use it for external evidence. Yes, even native speakers mess this up sometimes. Just take it slow and check.

How is it different from 의미한다? 의미한다 means "means." It is direct and factual. 시사한다 is more about hints. It is about what lies beneath. Think of 보여준다. That means "shows." It is very visual and clear. 시사한다 is more intellectual. It requires some thinking. 말한다 means "says." It is very simple and plain. 시사한다 is the fancy version. It adds a layer of analysis. It is the difference between a snapshot and a painting. One shows reality, one suggests a mood.