-(으)ㄴ/는/(으)ㄹ 셈이다

intend to / it amounts to

TOPIK 4

Expresses intention, or that something effectively amounts to ~.

Examples from real articles

  • 10만원짜리 비급여 진료를 받고 온누리상품권으로 결제하면 9만원에 진료를 받는 셈이 된다.

    If you receive non-covered medical treatment worth 100,000 won and pay with Onnuri gift vouchers, it amounts to receiving treatment for 90,000 won.

    Concerns Over Misuse of Onuri Gift Cards →

  • '1인 메뉴' 도입을 두고 불거진 갈등에 인테리어 하자 보수 비용 문제까지 겹쳐 참변이 벌어졌을 정황인 셈이다.

    It amounts to a situation where the tragedy occurred due to the conflict over the introduction of the '1-person menu' compounded by the issue of interior defect repair costs.

    Deadly Dispute Over Food Delivery Fees →

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