있는 것 같아요

seem to be; appear to be, seem to have

→ 있다

phrase Common #3,844

seem to be; appear to be A polite expression used to say that someone or something seems to be in a particular state, condition, or location. The subject is often omitted when it is clear from context.

KO: 그는 아직 집에 있는 것 같아요.

EN: He seems to still be at home.

phrase Rare #18,023

seem to have Used to express an impression or uncertain belief that something exists, is present, or is the case. Literally, “seem to be 있는”; the exact English translation depends on the noun or phrase before it.

KO: 그 사람은 우리를 도와줄 생각이 있는 것 같아요.

EN: It seems like that person intends to help us.

당신 어디서 본 적 있는 것 같아요

I feel like I've seen you somewhere before.

— 길 (1954)

당신은 그들과 다른 힘이 있는 것 같아요

You seem to have a different kind of power than they do.

— 반지의 제왕: 왕의 귀환 (2003)

하쿠랑 전, 아주 오래 전 에 한번 만난 적 이 있는 것 같아요!

Hakurang, I think I met you once a long time ago!

— 센과 치히로의 행방불명 (2001)