(으)ㄹ 뻔하다

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Almost, nearly

Indicate one's relief that a past event almost happened but did not.

Example

친구와 통화하다가 음식을 다 태울 뻔했어요.

I was talking with my friend on the phone and almost burned all my food.
네가 전화하지 않았더라면 약속을 잊어버릴 뻔했어요.

If you hadn't called me, I would have forgotten the appointment.
너무 추워서 죽을 뻔했어요.

It was so cold, I almost die.

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