TOPIK · Level 243
15 words
Korean word
내다보다
Pronunciation
Romanizationnaedaboda
Meaning
- verbpredict
Example
사람들은 종종 미래를 내다본다.sa ram deu reun chong jong mi rae reul nae da bon da
People often predict the future.
More examples
부모는 자녀의 앞날을 내다본다.pu mo neun cha nyeo ui am na reul nae da bon da
Parents predict their children's future.
Core concept
Looking from present clues toward a future event and judging what is likely to happen.
Common phrases
앞날을 내다보다am na reul nae da bo da
predict the future
Similar words
예상하다yesanghada: To expect a particular outcome based on known facts or past experience.
전망하다cheonmanghada: To state a formal outlook for a future condition, trend, or result.
예감하다yegamhada: To have a feeling that an event is approaching without much proof.
Definition in Korean
앞일이나 결과를 눈앞의 단서와 배경지식을 바탕으로 미리 가늠해 보는 동작.a pi ri na kyeol gwa reul nu na pui tan seo wa pae gyeong ji si geul pa tang eu ro mi ri ka neum hae po neun tong jak
Word origin
The native Korean compound 내다 (naeda, "put or extend outward") and 보다 (boda, "see") form an image of looking outward to assess what is ahead.
Usage tips
- It usually involves clues or background knowledge, so it is more informed than making a random guess about the future.
Other meanings
- foreseeverb
- anticipateverb
Opposites
- 뒤돌아보다twidorabodalook backverb