Japanese phrase
本当に___でしょうか？ hon tō ni ___ de shō ka
Meaning
Could ___ actually be true?
When to use it
Politely asks whether something is really true. The wording is careful and can express mild doubt or a wish to confirm.
Example dialogue
彼は本当に来るでしょうか？ kare wa hon tō ni ku ru de shō ka
Is he really coming?
来ると思います。 ku ru to omo i ma su
I think he is.