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"Maybe" in Korean: 아마
아마ama
Maybe in Korean is 아마 (ama). 아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event.
Maybe: starting the exchange
아마 내일 올 거예요.ama naeil ol geoyeyo.
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How to pronounce 아마
Say it
ama
/ama/
아마 is read ama. In 아마 그럴 거예요, read the full phrase as ama geureol geoyeyo.
"Maybe" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아마ama | Maybe The inventory form for maybe. | The inventory form for maybe. |
| 아마 그럴 거예요ama geureol geoyeyo | maybe that will happen 아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event. | 아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event. |
How to use 아마 in real life
- 1Maybe: starting the exchange
아마 내일 올 거예요.
ama naeil ol geoyeyo.
Maybe they will come tomorrow.
아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event.
- 2Maybe: adding useful context
아마 비가 올 거예요.
ama biga ol geoyeyo.
Maybe it will rain.
This sentence places 아마 in a complete exchange.
- 3Maybe: a different conversation
아마 그 사람이 알 거예요.
ama geu sarami al geoyeyo.
Maybe that person knows.
This sentence places 아마 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아마
Incorrect: 아마 내일 올 거에요.
Correct: 아마 내일 올 거예요.
When practicing maybe, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 아마 내일 올 거예요.
Incorrect: 아마 비이 올 거예요.
Correct: 아마 비가 올 거예요.
When practicing maybe, 비 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 비가, not 비이.
Good to know
아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 아마
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아마 내일 올 거예요.
ama naeil ol geoyeyo.
Maybe they will come tomorrow.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아마 비가 올 거예요.
ama biga ol geoyeyo.
Maybe it will rain.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Maybe" in Korean
What does 아마 mean?
Maybe in Korean is 아마 (ama). 아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event.
When should I say 아마 그럴 거예요?
아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event.
How does 아마 그럴 거예요 differ from the basic expression?
아마 그럴 거예요 means “maybe that will happen”. 아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event.
Can I use 아마 in a full sentence?
아마 내일 올 거예요. means “Maybe they will come tomorrow.” 아마 expresses uncertainty about a statement; 함께 -을 거예요 often signals a probable future event.
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