English–Korean

“probably” in Korean

Korean

Also아마도 (amado)

Pronunciation

Romanizationama

Example

아마 늦을 거예요.a ma neu seul kkeo ye yo

I'll probably be late.

Illustration for 아마 (probably)

How to say “probably” in Korean

“Probably” in Korean is 아마 (ama).

A likely possibility kept open instead of treated as certain.

Full entry for 아마: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 아마

그는 아마 집에 없을 거예요.keu neun a ma chi be eop sseul kkeo ye yo

He probably will not be at home.

Tips for using 아마

  • It usually comes near the beginning of a sentence, which makes the speaker's uncertainty clear before the rest of the message.

Other Korean words for “probably”

그는 아마도 늦을 거예요.keu neun a ma do neu seul kkeo ye yo

He will probably be late.

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