Korean

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɭt͡ɕ͈i/
• Phonetic hangul: ㄹ찌

Suffix

ㄹ지 • ‎(-lji)

1. connects the posterior clause with a vague question about the prior one, in the future tense

   이제 무엇을 해서 먹고 살지 걱정이 태산이다.‎

   Ije mueoseul haeseo meokko salji geokjeong-i taesanida.

   How would I earn my living now? I'm very worried.

2. an intimate style interrogative suffix with a vague question, in the future tense; usually appears in an indirect quotation

   여행, 어디로 갈지는 정했니?‎

   Yeohaeng, eodiro galjineun jeonghaenni?

   Did you plan where to go?

Usage notes

The suffix ㄹ지 (-lji) takes the sequential form of a verb, an adjective, or 이다 (ida, “to be”).

See also

• ㄴ지 (-nji, present tense for adjectives)
• 는지 (-neunji, present tense for verbs)
• 던지 (-deonji, past retrospect)
• ㄹ는지 (-lleunji, future)