예측하다
To estimate or guess what will happen in the future based on certain data or logic. It is a frequent word in scientific or economic reporting.
Examples
3 of 5날씨를 정확하게 예측하기는 매우 어렵다.
It is very difficult to accurately predict the weather.
과거의 데이터를 통해 미래의 트렌드를 예측할 수 있다.
Future trends can be predicted through past data.
너는 무슨 일이 일어날지 예측이라도 했어?
Did you even predict what would happen?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ye-Cheuk: 'Pre' (Ye) 'Measure' (Cheuk). Measuring before it happens.
Quick Quiz
기상청은 올여름 폭염이 자주 발생할 것이라고 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 예측했다
Examples
날씨를 정확하게 예측하기는 매우 어렵다.
everydayIt is very difficult to accurately predict the weather.
과거의 데이터를 통해 미래의 트렌드를 예측할 수 있다.
formalFuture trends can be predicted through past data.
너는 무슨 일이 일어날지 예측이라도 했어?
informalDid you even predict what would happen?
이 모델은 인구 변화 추이를 예측하는 데 유용하다.
academicThis model is useful for predicting population change trends.
시장 수요를 잘못 예측하면 큰 손실을 볼 수 있습니다.
businessIf you mispredict market demand, you can suffer a large loss.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
예측 불허
unpredictable
수요 예측
demand forecasting
경기 예측
economic forecasting
Often Confused With
예상하다 is more general/casual, while 예측하다 often implies using objective data or scientific methods.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with '~ㄹ 것으로 예측되다' (It is predicted that...).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '예매하다' (to book/reserve).
Memory Tip
Ye-Cheuk: 'Pre' (Ye) 'Measure' (Cheuk). Measuring before it happens.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 豫 (beforehand) and 測 (to measure).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
기상청은 올여름 폭염이 자주 발생할 것이라고 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 예측했다
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