ᆯ지

Korean

Etymology

Of native Korean origin.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key)[ɭt͡ɕ͈i]
  • Phonetic Hangul[ᆯ찌]
Revised Romanization? lji
Revised Romanization (translit.)? lji
McCune–Reischauer? lchi
Yale Romanization? lqci

Suffix

—ᆯ지 • (-lji)

  1. Connects the posterior clause with a vague question about the prior one, in the future tense.
    이제 무엇을 해서 먹고 살지 걱정이 태산이다.
    Ije mueoseul haeseo meokgo salji geokjeong-i taesanida.
    How would I earn my living now? I'm very worried.
  2. An intimate style interrogative suffix with a vague question, in the future tense; usually appears in an indirect quotation.
    여행, 어디로 갈지는 정했니?
    Yeohaeng, eodiro galjineun jeonghaenni?
    Did you plan where to go?

Usage notes

The suffix —ᆯ지 (lji) takes the sequential form of a verb, an adjective, or 이다 (ida, “to be”).

See also
  • —ᆫ지 (nji, present tense for adjectives)
  • —는지 (neunji, present tense for verbs)
  • —던지 (deonji, past retrospect)
  • —ᆯ는지 (lleunji, future)
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