-(으)ㄹ 뻔하다

학교에 지각할 뻔했어요.

I almost was late for school.

계단에서 넘어질 뻔했어요.

I almost fell on the stairs.

비밀을 말할 뻔했어요.

I almost told the secret.

버스를 놓칠 뻔했어요.

I almost missed the bus.

교통사고가 날 뻔했어요.

There was almost a traffic accident.