예상

This is the 1186th most frequent Korean word.

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예상

Expectation; anticipation.


Here, '예상' is used as a noun meaning 'expectation,' referring to outcomes anticipated by someone.

이번 프로젝트의 성공은 우리의 예상을 뛰어넘었어요.

The success of this project exceeded our expectations.


In this sentence, '예상' again functions as a noun and is used to describe a prediction or an assumption made about future conditions.

날씨가 맑을 거라는 내 예상이 틀렸어요.

My expectation that the weather would be clear was incorrect.


Here, '예상' is used to imply the act of predicting or forecasting, representing an action or thought process.

경기의 결과는 누구나 예상할 수 있는 것이 아니었어요.

The result of the game was not something anyone could have predicted.