예상하다
To expect or predict a future event or situation based on current information or trends.
Examples
3 of 5오늘 비가 올 것으로 예상돼요.
It is expected to rain today.
정부는 물가 상승을 예상하고 대책을 세웠다.
The government predicted inflation and established measures.
너 오늘 그가 올 거라고 예상했어?
Did you expect him to come today?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ye-Sang: Ye (Before) + Sang (Image). Imagining before it happens.
Quick Quiz
시험이 어려울 것으로 _______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 예상됩니다
Examples
오늘 비가 올 것으로 예상돼요.
everydayIt is expected to rain today.
정부는 물가 상승을 예상하고 대책을 세웠다.
formalThe government predicted inflation and established measures.
너 오늘 그가 올 거라고 예상했어?
informalDid you expect him to come today?
연구팀은 실험 결과가 긍정적일 것으로 예상했다.
academicThe research team expected the experimental results to be positive.
매출이 작년보다 10% 증가할 것으로 예상됩니다.
businessSales are expected to increase by 10% compared to last year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
예상을 뒤엎다
to defy expectations
예상을 빗나가다
to miss/deviate from expectations
예상보다 훨씬
much more than expected
Often Confused With
'예측' is more technical and data-driven, while '예상' is general expectation.
Usage Notes
Very common in TOEFL listening when students discuss upcoming exams or results.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for something you 'want' to happen; it's about what you 'think' will happen.
Memory Tip
Ye-Sang: Ye (Before) + Sang (Image). Imagining before it happens.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 豫 (beforehand) and 想 (to think).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
시험이 어려울 것으로 _______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 예상됩니다
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