How To Say Something's Bound To Happen In Korean (게/기 마련이다)

Written byLee Min-jung (이민정)

In Korean, V + 게/기 마련이다 is a grammar pattern that signifies something is bound to happen or that an outcome is natural, even predestined.

The term 마련 translates to 'arrangement' or 'preparation.'

Thus, this structure suggests an expected outcome or an accepted piece of common knowledge.

Grammar Rule: V + 게/기 마련이다

Examples of "게/기 마련이다" in use

If you continue to study hard, you're bound to get smarter.

When your girlfriend is far away for so long, it's only natural to feel depressed.

I told my husband that if he continues to overeat, he's bound to put on weight around the waist.

It's only natural that children rebel against their parents.

It's natural to make mistakes when learning Korean but that's OK.

It's expected that there is traffic congestion on the last day of Chuseok.

Conclusion

The 게/기 마련이다 structure in Korean provides a unique way to communicate the natural or inevitable outcomes of certain actions or situations.

By understanding and using this grammar pattern, learners can express nuances and subtleties in their conversations, bringing them closer to Korean fluency.

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