-(으)ㄹ 텐데
Quick answer: -(으)ㄹ 텐데 means it will probably be — a guess, usually with a worry attached.
How to form it
No final consonant → -ㄹ 텐데 · final consonant → -을 텐데 · a worry or a suggestion follows
In Korean: 받침 X → -ㄹ 텐데 받침 O → -을 텐데 뒤에 걱정이나 제안이 옵니다
What to know
-(으)ㄹ 거예요 states what will happen; -(으)ㄹ 텐데 guesses and then leaves the sentence hanging, which is how the worry gets in. Level 3 takes this further. For now use it exactly as here: a guess about a plan, followed by advice.
Examples
- 경비가 많을 텐데요.It will probably cost a lot.
- 보험도 있어야 할 텐데요.You will probably need insurance too.
- 시간이 걸릴 텐데 미리 가요.It will take time, so let us go early.
Where it's taught
HanDa Level 2 (TOPIK I), Lesson 31: 여행 계획을 세웠어요 — I have made my travel plans. Also in the Level 2 book.
Practise -(으)ㄹ 텐데 out loud
In the HanDa app this is Level 2, Lesson 31 — drills, a speaking check and an AI teacher that corrects what you say. Free for 7 days.