기대하다 vs 예상하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 기대하다
Listen to 예상하다
| 기대하다 | 예상하다 |
|---|---|
gi-DAE-ha-da verb | ye-sang-ha-da verb |
| to look forward to; to expect something good to happen | to predict; to anticipate |
How they differ
예상하다 focuses on predicting or estimating what will happen, not on hoping for a good outcome. Unlike 기대하다, it is usually value-neutral and does not necessarily imply positive feelings.
When to use each
When to use 기대하다: Use 기대하다 when you are emotionally anticipating something good or pleasant.
When to use 예상하다: Use 예상하다 when you are talking about a forecast, estimate, or likely result without expressing hope.
Side-by-side examples
- 새로운 정책이 좋은 변화를 가져올 것으로 기대한다.
(I expect the new policy to bring positive change.) - 새로운 정책이 어떤 변화를 가져올지 예상한다.
(I predict what kind of changes the new policy will bring.)
Register & nuance: 예상하다 is neutral and commonly used in analysis, business, and reporting; it is less emotional than 기대하다.