-건대
as I think / see / hope
Level 6 · Connective
Explanation
Attached to a few verbs of thinking or wishing to introduce what follows: 생각건대, 보건대, 듣건대, 바라건대, 단언컨대 (하다 → -컨대). Formal; the subject is the speaker.
Examples
생각건대 이 문제는 쉽게 해결되지 않을 것이다.
As I see it, this problem won't be easily solved.
바라건대 모두 건강하시기를 빕니다.
I hope that you all stay well.
단언컨대 이번 기회는 다시 오지 않는다.
I can say for certain this chance won't come again.
TOPIK note
TOPIK II Reading 46–50 (writer's attitude and purpose).