갈 거예요 vs 가겠어요 vs 갈게요

I will go????

Differences Between "-갈 거예요", "-가겠어요", and "-갈게요"

All three expressions indicate future actions, but they differ in nuance and usage. Let’s examine each expression in detail.

"-갈 거예요" Construction 

Definition: "-갈 거예요" is used to express the speaker's vague plan or intention for the future.

Usage: Attach "-ㄹ/을 거예요" to the verb stem. Used to convey a future plan or intention. 

Examples:

• "내일 친구를 만날 거예요."

  • Translation: "I will meet a friend tomorrow."

  • Explanation: Indicates a simple future plan or intention.

• "주말에 여행을 갈 거예요."

  • Translation: "I will travel on the weekend."

  • Explanation: Shows a vague plan to travel over the weekend.
    

"-가겠어요" Construction 

Definition: "-가겠어요" is used to express the speaker's strong intention regarding a future event.

Usage: Attach "-겠어요" to the verb stem. Used to express a strong intention or politely state an action. 

Examples:

• "저는 이제 가겠어요."

  • Translation: "I will go now."

  • Explanation: Expresses a strong intention to leave now.

• "그럼 제가 하겠어요."

  • Translation: "I will do it then."

  • Explanation: Indicates a strong intention to handle the task.

"-갈게요" Construction 

Definition: "-갈게요" is used when the speaker makes a promise or commitment to do something, considering the listener's reaction or seeking their consent.

Usage: Attach "-ㄹ/을게요" to the verb stem. Used to promise future actions while considering the listener's response. Examples:

• "그럼, 저는 먼저 갈게요."

  • Translation: "Then, I will go first."

  • Explanation: Promises to leave first while considering the listener’s reaction.

• "저녁 준비할게요."

  • Translation: "I will prepare dinner."

  • Explanation: Promises to prepare dinner while considering the listener’s response.

Similarities:

• Future Tense: All three expressions indicate future actions or plans.

Differences:

• Intention and Nuance:

  • "-갈 거예요": Indicates a vague plan or intention for the future.

    • Example: "내일 영화 보러 갈 거예요." (I will watch a movie tomorrow.)

  • "-가겠어요": Indicates a strong intention regarding a future event.

    • Example: "제가 먼저 가겠어요." (I will go first.)

  • "-갈게요": Indicates a promise or commitment to a future action while considering the listener's response.

    • Example: "그럼, 제가 갈게요." (Then, I will go.)