Maybe in Korean: 아마, 잘 모르겠어요

Maybe = 아마 (ama) / 아마도. Softer: 그럴 수도 있어요.

Korean likes non-binary answers. 것 같아요 ("it seems") softens almost everything.

Politeness levels

Related phrases

• 확실하지 않아요 (hwaksilhaji anayo): I'm not certain
• 한번 생각해 볼게요 (hanbeon saenggakhae bolgeyo): I'll think about it
• 나중에 알려 드릴게요 (najunge allyeo deurilgeyo): I'll let you know later

Field tip

아마 + conjectural future: 아마 비가 올 거예요.

Common mistake

Don't say "maybe요". Use 아마 / 아마도요.

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