열매를 맺을 것이다

yeolmaereul myeotdeul geotda

phrase★Intermediate— to bear fruit

◆ What It Really Means

To achieve success or results after effort or waiting.

¶ Literal Meaning

To bear literal fruit.

Literal Breakdown

열매fruit+맺다to tie or achieve+될 것이다will be

◇ Mental Image

The image of a tree or plant finally producing fruit after a period of growth and care.

◈ When to Use

A farmer discussing the expected harvest after months of tending to the crops, or a businessperson expressing confidence in the success of a long-term project.

◉ Cultural Note

This phrase reflects the cultural value of patience and perseverance in Korean society, where effort is believed to eventually lead to success.

general

To produce results or achieve success after a period of effort or waiting.

수년 간의 연구가 드디어 열매를 맺을 것이다.

Years of research will finally bear fruit.

인내심은 반드시 열매를 맺을 것이다.

Patience will surely bear fruit.

💡

This phrase is often used to express optimism about future success or the realization of efforts.

Collocations

열매를 맺다to bear fruit열매를 맺을 것이다will bear fruit

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

열매를 맺다phrase

to bear fruit

결실을 맺다phrase

to achieve results

💡Pro Tip

Metaphorical Usage

This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe the achievement of goals or the realization of efforts, not just literal fruit-bearing.

⚡Gold Rule

Positive Connotation

This phrase always carries a positive or hopeful tone, indicating that success or results are expected.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the literal meaning of 'bearing fruit' (열매를 맺다), extended metaphorically to describe achieving results or success.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, often to express hope or confidence in future outcomes.

Word Breakdown

열매

fruit

noun

맺다

to tie, to achieve

verb

될 것이다

will be

future tense

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