Korean FQA

-ㄹ/을게요

This ending is used to express a promise, voluntary decision, or a plan based on the speaker's own will, usually made in the moment and directed toward the listener. It’s common in conversations where the speaker reacts and commits to doing something.

Examples:

1. 내일부터 공부할게요.→ I’ll start studying from tomorrow.(The speaker is making a promise or decision in the moment, often to someone else.)
   

Q. 누가 청소할래?A. 제가 할게요!→ I’ll do it!(The speaker is volunteering in response to someone’s question.)

Q. 계산하시겠어요?A. 네, 카드로 할게요.→ Yes, I’ll pay by card.(The speaker decides on the spot to pay by card. It’s a spontaneous decision.)

One of my students wrote this sentence as homework today.

"자주 물어보는 습관이 됐어요"

At first glance, it might seem okay—but just a small detail makes it sound awkward.

So I’d like to share with you why that is! 😊

"습관이 생기다" vs. "습관이 되다", what's the difference?

📘 Korean Grammar Tip: Using -게 with Verbs

The Korean suffix -게 is a super useful little piece that attaches to verbs to express purpose, method, emotion, or causation. Let’s break down how it works and when to use it!

1. To Show Purpose or Result

Think of this as the Korean way to say “so that” or “in order to.”You’re doing something with a goal in mind.

• 알람을 맞췄어요. → “I set an alarm.”

In Korean, both -(으)ㄹ 수 있다 and -(으)ㄹ 수가 있다 express possibility or ability, but they carry slightly different nuances.

-(으)ㄹ 수 있다 is the basic and neutral way to talk about something being possible or someone being able to do something. It simply states a fact, without any emotion or emphasis.

For example:

• 저는 한국어를 읽을 수 있어요. → “I can read Korean.”

• 지금 갈 수 있어요. → “I am able to go now.”

On the other hand, -(으)ㄹ 수가 있다 is used when you want to emphasize something — especially in emotional, surprising, or comparative situations. It’s also very commonly used in negative sentences to express strong feelings like frustration or disbelief.