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V-(으)ㄴ/는 셈이다

-(으)ㄴ/는 셈이다 means "practically" or "virtually" - as good as being X.

Approximate equivalence - 공짜나 다름없는 셈이에요 (its practically free)

Virtual situation - Not literally but effectively

Calculation/consideration - When you think about it

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셈 = calculation/counting

Often with 다름없다, 마찬가지

거의 끝나ㄴ 셈이에요.

Its practically finished.

이 정도면 성공한 셈이에요.

If it's this much, it's practically a success.

거의 매일 만나니까 가족이나 다름없는 셈이에요.

Since we meet almost every day, we are virtually no different from family.

할인 기간이라 공짜로 받는 셈이에요.

Since it's the sale period, I'm practically getting it for free.

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