-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다 Almost did something
Core meaning - Almost did something
Form - V + ㄹ 뻔했어; V + ㄹ 뻔했어요; V + 을 뻔했어; V + 을 뻔했어요
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-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다 = almost did
- 넘어질 뻔했어요 (almost fell)
Always used in past tense
- ✅ 뻔했어요
- ❌ 뻔해요
Implies danger or close call
I almost got hit by a car!
I overslept and almost missed my flight.
I almost fell.
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