Expressing Concerns And Solutions In Korean: 을까 봐

The A/V + 을까 봐 structure in Korean is essential for expressing concerns or worries. In many contexts, the feeling of worry is implied, but you can also emphasize the sense of concern with 걱정되다.

Expressing Concerns

Here’s how you can use the A/V + 을까 봐 structure to convey feelings of worry:

제가 비행기 표가 너무 비쌀까 봐...
I'm worried that the plane ticket will be too expensive...

제가 비행기 표가 너무 비쌀까 봐 걱정돼요.
(Explicit) I'm worried that the plane ticket will be too expensive...

시간이 충분히 없을까 봐...
I'm worried that there won't be enough time...

한국에서 이사할까 봐...
I was worried about moving to Korea...

Concerns Followed by Solutions

The A/V + 을까 봐 structure can also lead into a second clause, providing a solution or course of action taken due to the initial concern:

비가 올까 봐 우산을 가져왔어요.
I worried that it would rain, so I brought my umbrella.

버스를 놓칠까 봐 일찍 집을 나갔어요.
I was worried that I would miss the bus, so I left home early.

파일들을 날려 버릴까 봐 다른 컴퓨터들에서 저장했어요.
I was worried about losing my files, so I saved them on different computers.

Grasping the A/V + 을까 봐 structure is instrumental in sharing concerns and the measures taken in response to them, enhancing the depth and clarity of communication in Korean.

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