-(으)ㄹ게요: I’ll do it (for you)
The friendly little promise Koreans make all day long.
Eonni··3 min read
-(으)ㄹ게요
Use -(으)ㄹ게요 when you decide to do something — usually because of, or for, the person you’re talking to. It’s a soft promise: “I’ll do that.”
A: 이따가 연락 주세요. Please get in touch later.
B: 네, 제가 연락할게요. Sure, I’ll contact you.
How to make it
| Verb stem | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| No 받침 | + ㄹ게요 | 가다 → 갈게요 하다 → 할게요 |
| 받침 | + 을게요 | 먹다 → 먹을게요 읽다 → 읽을게요 |
| ㄹ stem | + 게요 | 만들다 → 만들게요 |
Pronunciation tip: 할게요 sounds like [할께요].
-(으)ㄹ게요 vs -(으)ㄹ 거예요
-(으)ㄹ게요 · FOR YOU / JUST DECIDED제가 문 열게요.
“I’ll get the door (for you).”
“I’ll get the door (for you).”
-(으)ㄹ 거예요 · MY PLAN주말에 부산에 갈 거예요.
“I’m going to Busan this weekend.” (just information)
“I’m going to Busan this weekend.” (just information)
Common mistake
✗ WRONG민수 씨가 내일 올게요.
Only “I” (or “we”) can make this promise.
Only “I” (or “we”) can make this promise.
✓ RIGHT민수 씨가 내일 올 거예요.
Use -(으)ㄹ 거예요 for other people.
Use -(으)ㄹ 거예요 for other people.
Quick check
Your friend is hungry. “제가 김밥을 ____!”
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This lesson is part of Beginner 2 · Everyday Conversations.
