-(으)ㄹ 예정이다
Quick answer: -(으)ㄹ 예정이다 means to be scheduled to — it is on the calendar, not just a wish.
How to form it
No final consonant → -ㄹ 예정이다 · final consonant → -을 예정이다
In Korean: 받침 X → -ㄹ 예정이다 받침 O → -을 예정이다
What to know
-(으)ㄹ 거예요 from level 1 is what you intend; -(으)ㄹ 예정이다 is what has been arranged. Use it for anything with a date on it — an event, a trip, a meeting. It is a little formal, which is why notices are written with it.
Examples
- 다음 달에 송별회를 열 예정이에요.We are due to hold a farewell party next month.
- 저도 갈 예정이에요.I am planning to go too.
- 행사는 토요일에 할 예정이에요.The event is scheduled for Saturday.
Where it's taught
HanDa Level 2 (TOPIK I), Lesson 15: 축하 파티를 하기로 했어요 — We decided to throw a party. Also in the Level 2 book.
Learned in the same lesson: -기로 하다.
Practise -(으)ㄹ 예정이다 out loud
In the HanDa app this is Level 2, Lesson 15 — drills, a speaking check and an AI teacher that corrects what you say. Free for 7 days.