How To Say 'Considering', 'In Light Of' Or 'Based On' In Korean

Written byLee Min-jung (이민정)

N + (으)로 봐서는 is a pivotal Korean grammar structure that's employed when making an evaluation or forecast based on some observable or pre-existing factor.

This construction is analogous to the English expressions like "considering," "based on," or "bearing in mind."

Grammar Rule: Use N + (으)로 봐서는 to express a judgement or prediction derived from a certain observation or known fact.

Examples of (으)로 봐서는

In light of the latest trends, it'd be good to open a vegetarian or organic restaurant.

Given the scale of construction, it should take about two years (to build).

Based on his accent, I think he's a foreigner.

You can't judge someone's personality based purely on their skin colour.

Going by the results of your checkup, I think you're in good health.

At this rate (at the current speed), we'll be in Seoul in about three hours.

Considering the clothes he usually wears, it looks like he's on a date today.

Conclusion

Mastering the (으)로 봐서는 structure is crucial for those keen on accurately conveying predictions or assumptions in Korean.

By understanding this pattern and practicing its use in everyday conversations, learners can seamlessly provide insights and appraisals based on observed facts or situations.

I might V/It could be A...: 을 수도 있다

Compared to: 에 비해(서)

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