-(으)ㄹ 텐데 combines future conjecture with contrast - "I expect X, but..." or "it will probably be X, so..."
Expectation + concern - Anticipating a situation with worry
Assumption + suggestion - Based on what I assume...
Softened statements - More tentative than direct claims
Combines -(으)ㄹ 터 (expectation) + -ㄴ데 (background/contrast).
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텐데 = 터인데 contracted
- Full form: 바쁠 터인데 → 바쁠 텐데
Present state conjecture
- 바쁠 텐데 (must be busy now)
- 피곤할 텐데 (must be tired)
Often shows consideration for others
- 힘들 텐데 도와줄까요? (It must be hard, shall I help?)
- Shows empathy while offering
You must be tired, please rest.
It will probably rain, take an umbrella.
It's the weekend so there will probably be many people, should we make a reservation in advance?
Your parents will likely be worried, so please try to go home early.
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