Vocabulary

분명

surely, clearly

Meaning

분명 : surely, clearly. Expresses strong conviction; in other constructions can describe clarity.

Why this form?

아마 — “probably” signals a less certain guess.

Hanja

分明 — 分 distinguish + 明 clear.

Forms not to confuse

아마

아마 내일 올 거예요. — He'll probably come tomorrow.

Examples

그래도 소중하게 간직했던 좋은 기억도 분명 있었을 거예요. — But there must also have been good memories you cherished.

분명 좋은 일이 있을 거예요. — Surely something good will happen.

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